®Planning appeal decision
38, Theatre Road, Wells-next-the-sea, NR23 1DJ
- Authority
- North Norfolk
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- NR23 1DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the existing building and the surrounding locality, with special attention as to whether the scheme preserves or enhances the character and appearance of the Wells-next-the-sea Conservation Area
What decided it
The fallback position that the same extension could be constructed under the General Permitted Development Order without planning permission carried substantial weight and outweighed the conflict with the development plan.
The harm to the conservation area caused by the inappropriate design and materials was outweighed by the fallback position under the GPDO and the potential for conditions to secure high-quality materials that would provide public benefits to the historic environment.
Framework references: HE4, HE6, DM3
Plan policies cited: Policy ENV8, Policy ENV7, Policy HOU6, Policy WNS6, Policy WNS11
Judgments cited: Shimbles, R (on the application of) v City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council EWHC 195 (Admin)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.