OFFICERS’ REPORTS TO
DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE (WEST) – 2 APRIL 2009
Each report for decision on this Agenda shows the Officer responsible, the recommendation
of the Head of Planning and Building Control and in the case of private business the
paragraph(s) of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 under which it is
considered exempt. None of the reports have financial, legal or policy implications save
where indicated.
PUBLIC BUSINESS - ITEM FOR DECISION
1.
EDGEFIELD - 01/027/DEV6/04/002 – Standing of mobile home for residential
use adjacent to Sand Loke
Report seeking authority for prosecution concerning non-compliance with an
enforcement notice.
Relevant Planning History
20041319 – Continued use of land for siting of a mobile home
Refused 16 September 2004
Appeal dismissed 31 May 2005
20081044 – Erection of two-storey annexe and a double garage; Green Farm, the
Green Edgefield
Approved 3 September 2008
Background
On 16 September 2004 the Committee refused an application for the continued use
of the land for siting of a mobile home on the grounds that it was contrary to Local
Plan Policy 66 and PPG7: The Countryside. Authority was given to serve an
Enforcement Notice to require the removal of the mobile home within three years of
the effective date of the Notice. The Notice was served on 24 November 2004 with
an effective date of 6 January 2005, compliance being required by 6 January 2008.
On 27 May 2008 Committee considered a report advising that the mobile home had
not been removed. Authority was given to commence prosecution pursuant to
Section 179 of the Town and Country Planning Act, as amended, for non-compliance
with the Enforcement Notice, in the event, that on approval of a planning application
for an annexe at Green Farm Edgefield, the mobile home was not removed from the
site within six months of the date of that approval.
Planning permission for a two-storey annexe and double garage at Green Farm, The
Green, Edgefield was granted on 3 September 2008. The mobile home should have
been removed by 3 March 2009.
The mobile home has not been removed and the owner is in breach of the
Enforcement Notice and liable to prosecution under Section 179(1) and (2) of the
Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended in accordance with the Committee
resolution of 22 May 2008.
A letter has been received (Appendix 1) requesting that legal proceedings in respect
of non-compliance be deferred, as delays have occurred in contracting a builder at
an affordable construction cost and advising that the development will commence
this month and will be completed by November 2009.
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The Committee may be minded to extend the period for compliance with the
Enforcement Notice to accommodate the proposed timescale. However, eight
months seems excessive for the construction of a two storey annexe and its
subsequent occupation which would enable the removal of the mobile home.
As Committee has previously extended the timescale for compliance with the
Enforcement Notice five months may be considered a more appropriate timescale in
which to complete the development.
RECOMMENDATION:Authority be given for prosecution pursuant to Section 179 of the Town and
Country Planning Act 1990 as amended, for non-compliance with the
Enforcement Notice in the event that the mobile home is not removed by the
end of August 2009.
(Source: Kate Steventon, Ext 6247 File Reference: 0127dev604002)
PUBLIC BUSINESS - ITEM FOR DECISION
2.
HOLT CONSERVATION
Proposals
AREA:
Character
Appraisal
and
Management
Agreement is sought for the draft Conservation Area Character Appraisal and
Management Proposals for Holt to be approved for public consultation.
1. Introduction
North Norfolk has 82 Conservation Areas and 2,247 Listed Buildings. Without doubt
the District’s built heritage and natural environment contributes immensely to the
quality of life for people living and working in the district and visiting it. However many
of the District’s Conservation Areas were designated in the 1970s and 1980s and are
long overdue for review. This is important for several reasons:
(a) An up to date Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan provides the
backcloth, together with overall planning policies as contained in the Local
Development Framework, to good decision-making.
(b) Identifying areas of architectural or historic interest and worthy of special
protection is important but it should not stop there. Local Planning Authorities should
ensure that not only is the character and setting of Conservation Areas is maintained
but also enhanced.
(c) The preparation of Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans can
offer a real and practical opportunity for communities to engage in the future
management of their local environment.
(d) Many of the District’s Conservation Areas have been seriously damaged over the
years by the gradual erosion of character and appearance caused by the ‘permitted
development’ rights which accrue to all householders. Indeed, there is the potential
for this situation to be exacerbated owing to the Government’s recent relaxation of
planning regulations.
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The Council’s Corporate Plan Changing Gear 2008-11 identifies the preparation of
character appraisals as a key target with the aim of completing 40% coverage of the
District’s 82 Conservation Areas by March 2011. Indeed this work is seen as integral
and central to the Council’s corporate aim of protecting and enhancing the natural
environment and built heritage of North Norfolk.
Holt is one of the District’s outstanding Conservation Areas and as such has been
one of the first areas to be assessed.
2. Statutory Background
Conservation Areas are designated under the provision of Section 69 of the Planning
(Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. A Conservation Area is defined
as ‘an area of special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance of
which it is desirable to preserve or enhance’.
Section 71 of the same Act requires local planning authorities to formulate and
publish proposals for the preservation and enhancement of these conservation
areas. Section 72 also specifies that, in making a decision on an application for
development within a conservation area, special attention must be paid to the
desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of that area.
The appraisal document now being considered conforms to English Heritage
guidance as set out in Guidance on Conservation Area Appraisals (February 2006)
and Guidance on the Management of Conservation Areas (February 2006).
Additional Government guidance regarding the management of historic buildings and
Conservation Areas is set out within Planning Policy Guidance Note 15: Planning and
the Historic Environment (PPG15). Government advice on archaeology is set out in
Planning Policy Guidance Note 16: Archaeology (PPG16).
2.2 Purpose
The purpose of the Conservation Area Appraisal is to:
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Define the special interest of the Conservation Area and identify the issues which
threaten the special qualities of the conservation area (Part 1: Character
Appraisal).
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Provide guidelines to prevent erosion of character and achieve enhancement
(Part 2: Management Proposals).
Note:
Copies of the draft Holt Conservation Area Character Appraisal and
Management Plan are available for inspection in the Members Room.
3. Assessment of the Holt Conservation Area
The format of the appraisal includes the planning policy context, a summary and
assessment of special interest including location and setting, historic development
and archaeology, layout and plan form, architectural and townscape character,
spatial analysis and key views, character analysis including the qualities of buildings,
prevailing uses and the contribution of green spaces and suggested boundary
changes. However, it should be noted that no character appraisal can ever be
completely comprehensive and the omission of any particular building, feature or
space should not be taken to imply that it is of no interest.
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The Holt Conservation Area was designated by North Norfolk District Council in the
first year of the Council in December 1974. It covers the historic core of Holt, and
includes primarily early-mid Victorian housing to the north and green spaces
bordering the town to the east and west of the town centre. The original village was
centred round the parish church, but after the great fire of 1708, the focus for
rebuilding became the Market Place. For most of its history the growth of Holt was
gradual, and its historic architecture was retained and re-used, rather than being
threatened by any large scale developments. As a consequence, the general
character of the centre remains very much that of a late-Georgian market town with
two and occasionally three-storey buildings.
The Conservation Area boundary has an axis running east to west. The northern
boundary incorporates The Fairstead in the west, parts of Mill Street, the whole of
Albert Street and Bull Street, finishing around the curtilage of No.29 Cromer Road.
The eastern boundary is marked by the grounds of St Andrew’s Church and
Gresham's Preparatory School. In the south the boundary sweeps out to incorporate
Holt County Primary School and then finishes in the west with open fields linking to
the Glaven Valley which contribute greatly to the town’s landscape setting.
2.1 Key characteristics
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For much of the town’s history, agriculture markets were the main source of
income. Their importance is reflected by the rebuilding of the town around the
Market Place.
Most of the buildings within the Conservation Area date from the Georgian and
early Victorian periods; they have a similar character and scale, and use a
common palette of building materials.
The Historic Core of the town is rectangular in plan, bordered by Market Place,
Bull Street, White Lion Street and Shirehall Plain. The High Street extends away
to the west from this, encouraging a more linear development.
The main thoroughfare through Holt is Market Place and High Street, which
comprise the main commercial centre.
The Conservation Area is enclosed on the north, south and west sides by 20th
century development.
Moderate levels of through traffic within the town, because of the bypass.
Range of small independent shops.
The large supermarket and car park situated on the south side of the town centre.
The sharp division between the streets and open fields on the east and west
sides.
High number of Listed Buildings along High Street.
2.2 Key issues
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Permitted development resulting in the erosion of architectural details.
The need to improve quality and design of new development.
Poor modern shop fronts and signage lowering the quality of the streetscape.
Widespread on-street parking
The indifferent quality of street surfaces and street furniture and the ‘public realm’
in general.
Alterations and extensions to properties of an indifferent standard
The need to adopt a list of buildings of local interest.
Proposed amendments to the Conservation Area boundary to exclude some of
the later housing developments (see main document).
Need to consider introduction of Article 4(2) directions, particularly in regard to
windows, doors and satellite dishes.
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3. Conclusion
Despite the development pressures of the last four decades Holt has managed to
retain a unique ‘sense of place’ with its exceptional townscape quality. Its buildings
have a common scale, palette of materials and encompass a strong Georgian-early
Victorian character. The town’s traditional street plan with interconnected alleys and
yards gives added interest and character. Holt has changed its role, no longer being
the archetypal market town; it still continues to remain an important town centre with
its diverse retail use and its impressive landscape setting preserves the town’s
historic settlement context. However there is no room for complacency. Holt’s special
architectural character and historic interest need to be preserved and enhanced. The
Management Proposals seek to achieve this objective. There is a tendency to take
Holt’s quality for granted and very special care must be taken through the application
of planning policy and public realm management to conserve the town now for future
generations to enjoy. Furthermore the backcloth that is Holt’s architecture and setting
provides the perfect environment for businesses to thrive and tourism to flourish and
is an aspect that should not be overlooked.
4. Timetable for public consultation and formal adoption
It is envisaged that a six week public consultation period will take place during the
summer. This will include an exhibition and meeting for the public. The document will
be placed on the Council’s Website and comments invited. It is anticipated that an
amended document will be brought to Committee for final adoption in the autumn.
5. Recommendations
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That the Draft Character Appraisal and Management Plan incorporating proposed
boundary changes and Article 4(2) directions outlined in the body of this report be
approved for public consultation purposes.
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That following consultation, the amended Holt Conservation Area Character
Appraisal and Management Proposals be brought back before Committee for
final adoption.
6. Budgetary Implications
There are no immediate budgetary implications at this stage. Adoption of some of
the Management Proposals may have financial implications and these will be
assessed as part of the adoption report to be prepared for the Committee following
the public consultation period.
(Source: Philip Godwin, Conservation, Design and Landscape Manager (ext. 6131) and
Paul Rhymes, Conservation and Design Officer (ext. 6367)).
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PUBLIC BUSINESS – ITEMS FOR DECISION
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Note :- Recommendations for approval include a standard time limit condition as Condition
No.1, unless otherwise stated.
3.
WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA - 20081736 - Continued use of former dwelling as
guesthouse; Boxwood Northfield Lane for Mr Ayres
MINOR DEVELOPMENT - Target Date :13 Feb 2009
Case Officer :Miss T Lincoln
(Full Planning Permission)
CONSTRAINTS
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Residential Area
THE APPLICATION
Is for the continued use of a former dwelling as a guesthouse.
REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE
Deferred at a previous meeting of the Committee.
TOWN COUNCIL
No objection.
REPRESENTATIONS
One letter of support received from the adjacent property (1 Northfield Avenue)
advising one car is parked in his driveway, which he is happy with currently.
A rebuttal letter in respect of the County Council Highways objections has been
received from the applicant's agent.
CONSULTATIONS
County Council (Highways) - Object on the following grounds:
1. Inadequate visibility splays causing danger and inconvenience to users of the
adjoining public highway.
2. Proposal does not incorporate adequate on-site vehicular parking and
manoeuvring facilities, it would therefore be likely to lead to an undesirable increase
in on-street parking, at a detriment to highway safety.
3. The proposal does not incorporate adequate facilities to enable a vehicle to turn on
the site and so enter the highway in a forward gear which is considered essential in
the interests of road safety.
HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS
It is considered that the proposed development may raise issues relevant to
Article 8 : The right to respect for private and family life, and
Article 1 of The First Protocol: The right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions.
It is considered that refusal of this application as recommended may have an impact
on the individual Human Rights of the applicant. However, having considered the
likely impact and the general interest of the public, refusal of the application is
considered to be justified, proportionate and in accordance with planning law.
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CRIME AND DISORDER ACT 1998 - SECTION 17
The application raises no significant crime and disorder issues.
POLICIES
North Norfolk Core Strategy (Adopted September 2008):
Policy SS 3: Housing (strategic approach to housing issues).
Policy CT 5: The transport impact of new development (specifies criteria to ensure
reduction of need to travel and promotion of sustainable forms of transport).
Policy CT 6: Parking provision (requires compliance with the Council's car parking
standards other than in exceptional circumstances).
MAIN ISSUE FOR CONSIDERATION
Impact on the highway.
APPRAISAL
This application was deferred at the last meeting for a site visit.
The property is a detached two-storey dwelling on the southern side of Northfield
Lane. The site has a small parking area to the front of the site (capable of parking
three cars) but with no space for manoeuvring.
The application seeks continued use of the dwelling as a guest house with four
rooms to let and a further three occupied by the family. This application is
retrospective and the applicant has advised that this accommodation has been let for
approximately two years.
No external alterations are proposed and it is considered that no adverse impact on
neighbouring amenity would result from the change of use.
Policy EC 7 of the adopted North Norfolk Core Strategy states that new tourist
development should be located within the Principal and Secondary Settlements. The
principle of a guest house in this location is therefore acceptable subject to
satisfactory compliance with other relevant Core Strategy Policies.
The main issue to consider is the impact on highway safety as a result of the
additional vehicles and parking requirements. County Council (Highways) have
advised that there are highway safety concerns in respect of the available visibility at
the site access. The adjacent property to the west of Boxwood (2a Northfield Lane)
fronts directly onto the highway and obscures visibility such that only 9m from the
central point of the access is achievable (21% of the required standard). The visibility
to the east is approximately 6m to the edge of the property and is also obscured by a
hedge fronting 1 Northfield Avenue (14% of the required standard). These
inadequate visibility splays for the increased number of vehicles would cause danger
and inconvenience to users of the adjoining public highway contrary to Policy CT 6.
There is also a shortfall in parking facilities. Given the letting out of four rooms and
the occupation by the guesthouse owners of the remaining three bedrooms, six
parking spaces would be required. Only three on-site parking spaces can be
achieved, with no on-site manoeuvring. This would result in vehicles having to
reverse either into or out of the site. Reversing manoeuvres at this location would be
dangerous, especially given the restricted visibility. On-street parking as indicated on
the applicant's plan would further obscure visibility from the access onto the public
highway to the detriment of highway safety. The proposal if permitted, would
therefore be likely to lead to an undesirable increase in on-street parking to the
detriment of highway safety.
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The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies CT 5 and CT 6 of the Core Strategy.
RECOMMENDATION:Refuse by reason of lack of on-site parking facilities and adverse impact on
highway safety.
4.
WEYBOURNE - 20090029 - Conversion of games room to one unit of holiday
accommodation; The Stables Bolding Way for Mr Harrison
MINOR DEVELOPMENT - Target Date :13 Mar 2009
Case Officer :Miss J Medler
(Full Planning Permission)
CONSTRAINTS
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Residential Area
Conservation Area
THE APPLICATION
Is for the conversion of a games room to one unit of holiday accommodation, which
would include a sitting and dining area with kitchenette, bathroom, two bedrooms and
small patio/courtyard garden.
Materials proposed are as existing, i.e. timber, brick, flint and clay pantiles.
REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE
At the request of Councillor Cordeaux having regard to the following planning issue:
Acceptability of vehicular access.
PARISH COUNCIL
Support the application on the following grounds:
1. The quality of the small 'complex' of buildings will be enhanced by the upgrade,
fitting better with the local style.
2. The development will make a positive contribution to tourism in the village
3. There is sufficient space should an additional parking space become necessary making a total of 6.
4. Councillors do not consider that the visibility splays are inadequate for safe egress
from the site.
REPRESENTATIONS
A copy of the Design and Access Statement submitted with the planning application
is contained in Appendix 2 and makes reference to pre-application discussions
between the agent and Highway Authority regarding the vehicular access and
parking.
CONSULTATIONS
County Council (Highways) - The access which will serve this proposal onto the
A149, (a 'Special' route as defined in the Norfolk County Council Route Hierarchy)
has severely limited visibility on both directions due to the existence of the roadside
fronting flint wall.
Visibility is restricted to approximately 11m in the critical direction to the east and
10m to the west at the required setback of 2.4m. Visibility guidance in 'Manual for
Streets' for the 20mph limit in force at this site on The Street, requires visibility splays
of 25m at a setback of 2.4m. Accordingly, the available visibility only provides 44% of
this requirement to the east and 40% to the west.
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There is a marginal increase in visibility at a 2m setback where the distance in the
critical direction to the east increases to approximately 14m and 13m to the west.
Subsequently the available visibility increases to only 56% of this requirement to the
east and 52% to the west.
It is felt that as the existing games room is ancillary to the existing use it therefore
does not produce any independent traffic movements, whereas the proposal to
convert to a separate unit of holiday accommodation has the propensity to generate
in the region of 4 extra traffic movements per day.
In light of this, the proposal is considered to intensify the vehicular use of the substandard access and I must therefore recommend refusal of the proposal on the
grounds of inadequate visibility splays at the junction of the access with the County
highway and, as far as can be determined from the submitted plans, the applicant
does not appear to control sufficient land to provide adequate visibility at the site
access.
If the applicant were able to provide improved visibility for the access or evidence of
previous traffic generating use of this building further consideration could be given.
Sustainability Coordinator - The application complies with the Policy EN 6 regarding
minimising energy consumption and resource consumption, but the development
does not currently comply with the part of Policy EN 6 that requires adaptation to
future climate change.
In order to comply with Policy EN 6 the development must show features that
minimise the water consumption of the building and/or features that attenuate the
flow of rainwater into storm drains. This could be through the use of water efficient
sanitary ware and/or rainwater recycling and/or sustainable drainage system.
I would recommend the application not be approved until evidence of the above has
been provided.
HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS
It is considered that the proposed development may raise issues relevant to
Article 8 : The right to respect for private and family life, and
Article 1 of The First Protocol: The right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions.
It is considered that refusal of this application as recommended may have an impact
on the individual Human Rights of the applicant. However, having considered the
likely impact and the general interest of the public, refusal of the application is
considered to be justified, proportionate and in accordance with planning law.
CRIME AND DISORDER ACT 1998 - SECTION 17
The application raises no significant crime and disorder issues.
POLICIES
North Norfolk Core Strategy (Adopted September 2008):
Policy SS 1: Spatial Strategy for North Norfolk (specifies the settlement hierarchy and
distribution of development in the District).
Policy SS 3: Housing (strategic approach to housing issues).
Policy EN 1: Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Broads
(prevents developments which would be significantly detrimental to the areas and
their setting).
Policy EN 4: Design (specifies criteria that proposals should have regard to, including
the North Norfolk Design Guide and sustainable construction).
Policy EN 6: Sustainable construction and energy efficiency (specifies sustainability
and energy efficiency requirements for new developments).
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Policy EN 8: Protecting and enhancing the historic environment (prevents insensitive
development and specifies requirements relating to designated assets and other
valuable buildings).
Policy EC 9: Holiday and seasonal occupancy conditions (specifies the conditions to
be attached to new unserviced holiday accommodation).
Policy CT 5: The transport impact of new development (specifies criteria to ensure
reduction of need to travel and promotion of sustainable forms of transport).
Policy CT 6: Parking provision (requires compliance with the Council's car parking
standards other than in exceptional circumstances).
MAIN ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Acceptability of development.
2. Design.
3. Impact upon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Conservation Area.
4. Impact on neighbouring properties.
5. Highway safety.
APPRAISAL
The site is located within the residential policy area of the Coastal Village of
Weybourne where the principle of the conversion of a building to holiday
accommodation is considered to be acceptable, subject to compliance with other
relevant Core Strategy policies.
The alterations to the external appearance of the building are not considered to be
significant, being contained within the footprint of the building, apart from the addition
of a small boiler room to the north east corner. They also include the demolition of a
utility area, slight reduction in floor area of existing games room building, and
erection of new brick and flint boundary wall to the south to create an enclosed patio
area. It is considered that the design, materials and layout of the proposed alterations
are acceptable.
The site is not located in a prominent position in the street scene, and is not visible
from the road. The site is well screened by the existing dwellings to the east, site
boundary walls and the adjoining holiday cottage to the north. It is therefore
considered that the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the
Conservation Area. Due to the location of the site it is not considered that the
proposal would be significantly detrimental to the special qualities of the Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty.
A window and a roof light are proposed in the eastern elevation and patio doors in
the southern elevation, which would be screened by the proposed boundary wall.
There are no windows proposed in the western elevation. The private amenity space
of the proposed holiday accommodation is well screened and the relationship to
surrounding properties is considered to be acceptable.
Car parking for the proposed holiday unit accords with the Council's car parking
standards without detracting from parking provision for the adjoining one bedroom
holiday cottage and applicant's own dwelling.
Whilst the principle of the conversion of the building is considered to be acceptable
the Committee will note the objection of the Highway Authority. The Committee will
also note the comments of the Sustainability Officer who is not satisfied that the
information submitted fully complies with the requirements of Policy EN 6. For these
reasons the application is considered to conflict with Development Plan Policy.
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RECOMMENDATION:- REFUSE, FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:1) The District Council adopted the North Norfolk Core Strategy on 24 September
2008 for all planning purposes. The following policy statements are considered
relevant to the proposed development:
Policy EN 6: Sustainable construction and energy efficiency
Policy CT 5: The transport impact of new development
Inadequate visibility splays would be provided at the junction of the access with the
County highway which would cause danger and inconvenience to users of the
adjoining public highway. As far as can be determined from the submitted plans, the
applicant does not appear to control sufficient land to provide adequate visibility at
the site access. The proposed development would therefore be detrimental to
highway safety.
Furthermore, the applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposed development
would comply with Policy EN 6 that requires adaptation to future climate change, by
minimising the water consumption of the building and/or features that attenuate the
flow of rainwater into storm drains, through the use of water efficient sanitary ware
and/or rainwater recycling and/or a sustainable drainage system.
It is therefore considered that the application is contrary to adopted North Norfolk
Core Strategy policies.
5.
APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR A SITE INSPECTION
The following planning applications are recommended by officers for a site inspection
by the Committee prior to the consideration of full reports at the next meeting.
As these applications will not be debated at this meeting it is not appropriate to invite
public speaking at this stage. Members of the public will have an opportunity to make
their representations at the next meeting of the Committee when the applications are
discussed.
Please note that additional site inspections may be recommended by Officers at the
meeting or agreed during consideration of report items on this agenda.
BINHAM - 20081110 - Variation of condition 8 of planning permission 20060688
to allow two pieces of plant to be stored on the wash-down facility at any time;
Manor Farm Field Dalling Road for Tracked Dumper Hire UK
BINHAM - 20081111 - Use of land for storage of no more than ten items of
tracked dumper hire plant; Manor Farm Field Dalling Road for Tracked Dumper
Hire UK
BINHAM - 20090145 - Formation of hard standing for agricultural equipment;
Manor Farm Field Dalling Road for Taylor Farm Partnership
REASON FOR REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE
A site visit is recommended by the Head of Planning and Building Control in view of
the complexity of the planning issues involved in these applications and since five
breaches of planning control are currently being investigated in respect of this site.
RECOMMENDATION
The Committee is recommended to undertake a site visit.
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6.
APPLICATIONS APPROVED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS
BLAKENEY - 20090008 - Erection of garden room extension; 4 Garden
Cottages, Blakeney House High Street for Dr M Halstead
(Full Planning Permission)
BLAKENEY - 20090089 - Erection of one and half-storey rear extension; 14
Kingsway for Mrs Flude
(Full Planning Permission)
BLAKENEY - 20090122 - Erection of two-storey front extension and single
storey side extension; White Sails 7 Back Lane for Mr Bent
(Full Planning Permission)
BODHAM - 20090130 - Prior notification of intention to erect agricultural
building; Manor Farm Manor House Road Lower Bodham for W P Cubitt and
Son
(Prior Notification)
BRININGHAM - 20090125 - Erection of storage shed; The Gatehouse Gunthorpe
Lane for Mr Duffied
(Full Planning Permission)
BRISTON - 20090123 - Erection of single-storey rear extension; 27 Woodfield
for Mr Martin
(Full Planning Permission)
BRISTON - 20090158 - Erection of rear conservatory; 19 Hewitts Close for Wic
Ltd
(Full Planning Permission)
FAKENHAM - 20090075 - Erection of front porch; 1 Toll Bar for Mr Fox
(Full Planning Permission)
FAKENHAM - 20090079 - Construction of dormer window; 22 Church Lanes for
Mr May
(Full Planning Permission)
FAKENHAM - 20081571 - Construction of dormer window to west elevation and
retention of revised dormer and revised design to east elevation; 37 Norwich
Road for Mr R Whitby
(Full Planning Permission)
FAKENHAM - 20090092 - Continued use of land for siting portable storage
buildings; Fakenham Town Gasworks Museum Trust Hempton Road for Dr
Bridges
(Full Planning Permission)
FULMODESTON - 20090061 - Continued use of barn for B8 storage; Barn,
Clipstone Farm Clipstone for Ralph Harrison and Partners
(Full Planning Permission)
FULMODESTON - 20090076 - Erection of first floor side extension with balcony
and external staircase; The Well House 20 Barney Road for Mr Heath and S
Miles
(Full Planning Permission)
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GREAT SNORING - 20090063 - Removal of rooflights and alterations to garden
wall; The Manor House Barsham Road for Dr Schmidt
(Alteration to Listed Building)
GREAT SNORING - 20090101 - Alterations to and extension of garden wall; The
Manor House Barsham Road for Dr Schmidt
(Full Planning Permission)
GRESHAM - 20090051 - Erection two-storey dwelling; Wren Cottage 1 Paston
Close for Mr Mermagen
(Planning Permission; Reserved Matters)
GUNTHORPE - 20090099 - Erection of side conservatory and installation of two
first floor windows; Bunns Cottage Swanton Road for Mr Brough
(Full Planning Permission)
HIGH KELLING - 20090162 - Siting of railway carriage dwelling exhibit; Holt
Station Cromer Road for Midland and Great Northern Railway Soc
(Full Planning Permission)
HINDOLVESTON - 20090050 - Erection of two-storey replacement dwelling; 8587 The Street for Mr Vardigans
(Full Planning Permission)
HOLT - 20081749 - Installation of replacement shop fronts and window
alterations; 39a Bull Street for Ms Burroughes
(Full Planning Permission)
HOLT - 20081750 - Internal and external alterations to shop and living
accommodation; 39a Bull Street for Ms Burroughes
(Alteration to Listed Building)
HOLT - 20090010 - Erection of two-storey side extension; Grove Lodge 60
Grove Lane for Mr and Mrs Masters
(Full Planning Permission)
HOLT - 20090019 - Retention of replacement gate posts, gates and railings; The
Old Rectory Letheringsett Hill for Mr and Mrs R Neech
(Alteration to Listed Building)
HOLT - 20090023 - Demolition of conservatory and erection of single-storey
rear extension; 11 New Street for Mr and Mrs Hosking
(Alteration to Listed Building)
HOLT - 20090048 - Erection of single-storey dwelling; 8 The Fairstead for Mr B
Doughty
(Outline Planning Permission)
HOLT - 20090049 - Installation of paving; 17 Bull Street for Nathan Sergent
(Full Planning Permission)
HOLT - 20090057 - Erection of detached garage/store; 15a Grove Lane for Mr
Law
(Full Planning Permission)
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HOLT - 20090086 - Installation of fixed logo sign; The Shirehall Shirehall Plain
for Smith and Pinching Group
(Alteration to Listed Building)
HOLT - 20090106 - Mounting of two advertisements; 1a Market Place for
Cockertons
(Alteration to Listed Building)
HOLT - 20090157 - Erection of front porch; Mandeville, 48 Hempstead Road for
Mr Twiddy
(Full Planning Permission)
ITTERINGHAM - 20090131 - Erection of extension to egg laying hen house;
Orchard Farm The Common for Fowell Bros
(Full Planning Permission)
KELLING - 20090032 - Erection of stables and tack room; Kelling Hall Kelling
Hall Estate Holt Road for Mr and Mrs Widdowson
(Full Planning Permission)
KETTLESTONE - 20090012 - Internal alterations and repairs to brickwork of
south gable; Manor Farm The Street for Mr R Ives
(Alteration to Listed Building)
KETTLESTONE - 20090054 - Erection of timber workshop/car port; 77 The
Street for Mr Dwyer
(Full Planning Permission)
LETHERINGSETT - 20081747 - Conversion of stables to one unit of holiday
accommodation; The Stables, Letheringsett Hall Holt Road for R G Carter
Farms Limited
(Full Planning Permission)
RYBURGH - 20081739 - Erection of three two-storey dwellings; The Old
Appleyard Station Road Great Ryburgh for Mr and Mrs George
(Full Planning Permission)
SCULTHORPE - 20090011 - Erection of wind turbine (revised siting); Home
Farm Creake Road Cranmer for Mr Johnson
(Full Planning Permission)
SHERINGHAM - 20090035 - Display of illuminated fascia and projecting signs;
Alliance Boots, 46-48 High Street for Alliance Boots
(Illuminated Advertisement)
SHERINGHAM - 20090036 - Erection of car port; 43 St Austins Grove for Mr
O'Regan
(Full Planning Permission)
SHERINGHAM - 20090038 - Erection of rear conservatory; 18 South Street for
Mr and Mrs Fisher
(Full Planning Permission)
SHERINGHAM - 20090055 - Installation of double doors; 17 Church Street for
Mrs Kinsley
(Full Planning Permission)
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SHERINGHAM - 20090112 - Demolition of dwelling and workshop and erection
of two-storey extension to provide twelve additional bedrooms and communal
facilities; Crossways Residential Home The Boulevard for Hatfield Investments
(Full Planning Permission)
SHERINGHAM - 20090003 - Erection of single-storey rear extension; 13
Cremers Drift for Mr and Mrs D Fenn
(Full Planning Permission)
THURSFORD - 20081753 - Conversion of barn to one unit of holiday
accommodation; Station Farm Fakenham Road for Mr Neale
(Full Planning Permission)
THURSFORD - 20081754 - Conversion of barn to one unit of holiday
accommodation; Station Farm Fakenham Road for Mr Neale
(Alteration to Listed Building)
WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA - 20090015 - Installation of French doors; 23 Mainsail
Yard Freeman Street for Mr Rogers
(Full Planning Permission)
WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA - 20090039 - Re-roofing of and alterations outbuilding;
14 High Street for Mr and Mrs Wainwright
(Alteration to Listed Building)
WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA - 20090093 - Erection of single-storey rear extension;
Picts 4 Invaders Court Standard Road for Mr and Mrs Osbourne
(Full Planning Permission)
WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA - 20090097 - Alterations to shop front and reconstruction of front dormers and additional rear dormer; 33-35 Staithe Street
for Parworth Developments
(Full Planning Permission)
WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA - 20090098 - Alterations to and up-grading of two
shops and two dwellings; 33-35 Staithe Street for Parworth Developments
(Alteration to Listed Building)
WEYBOURNE - 20090071 - Continued use as A3 (tearoom); Bun Teas, Tea
Room Beach Lane for Mr and Mrs Weston
(Full Planning Permission)
WEYBOURNE - 20090077 - Erection of single-storey side extension; Station
House Sandy Hill Lane for Mr G Hampton
(Full Planning Permission)
WOOD NORTON - 20090016 - Erection of porch, replacement conservatory and
chimney; Hulverhill House Holt Road for Mr D Gedge
(Full Planning Permission)
WOOD NORTON - 20090107 - Prior notification of intention to erect agricultural
building; Mill Barn Farm Holt Road for Mr Clark
(Prior Notification)
Development Control Committee (West)
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7.
APPLICATIONS REFUSED UNDER DELEGATED POWERS
BRININGHAM - 20090094 - Change of use from annexe to one unit of holiday
accommodation; Mill Lodge B Mill Lane for Mr R Cude
(Full Planning Permission)
RAYNHAM - 20090083 - Conversion of part of pool complex to one unit of
holiday accommodation; Vere Lodge West Raynham Road South Raynham for
Wensum Development
(Full Planning Permission)
RYBURGH - 20090171 - Removal of condition 3 of planning permission:
20050494 to enable annexe to be occupied as separate dwelling unit; 29 Station
Road Great Ryburgh for Mrs Buxton
(Full Planning Permission)
SHERINGHAM - 20090078 - Prior notification of intention to erect 12.5m
monopole with three antennae and radio equipment; Railway Sidings, North
Norfolk Railway Station Approach for Telfonica 02 UK Ltd
(Prior Approval)
SUSTEAD - 20090102 - Erection of cart shed store; Church Barn The Street for
Mr Sellex
(Full Planning Permission)
APPEALS SECTION
8.
NEW APPEALS
UPPER SHERINGHAM - 20080492 - Erection of detached two-storey dwelling;
land at The Green The Street for John Ashton's Children's Settlement
INFORMAL HEARING
9.
PUBLIC INQUIRIES AND INFORMAL HEARINGS - PROGRESS
WOOD NORTON - 20071379 - Erection of single-storey dwelling; The Old Fire
Station Foulsham Airfield Foulsham Road for Thomas and Money Haulage
INFORMAL HEARING 10 Mar 2009
10.
WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS APPEALS - PROGRESS
FAKENHAM - 20080273 - Erection of two-storey dwelling and detached double
garage; land adjacent 10 Sandy Lane for Ponyspeed Builders Limited
SITE VISIT :- 06 Feb 2009
SALTHOUSE - 20080401 - Erection of single-storey earth-sheltered dwelling;
land at Purdy Street for Mr B Williams
SITE VISIT :- 03 Mar 2009
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SWANTON NOVERS - 20081648 - Continued display of non-illuminated
direction signs; Half Mile both sides of Crossroads Dereham Road for Mrs H
Duffield
WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA - 20061288 - Erection of first floor rear extension and
conversion of roofspace to two residential units; Premises rear of The Old Mill
Maryland for Mr and Mrs Ward
SITE VISIT :- 03 Mar 2009
11.
APPEAL DECISIONS
BACONSTHORPE - 20080751 - Erection of two-storey detached dwelling; land
at The Street for C J C Lee (Saxthorpe) Limited
APPEAL DECISION :- Withdrawn
HEMPSTEAD - 20080555 - Change of use from public house to residential
dwelling; Hare and Hounds Baconsthorpe Road for Mr and Mrs Purkiss
APPEAL DECISION :- DISMISSED
SHERINGHAM - 20071180 - Erection of twenty-two flats; Central Garage 49
High Street for Mr N J Wright
APPEAL DECISION :- DISMISSED
Development Control Committee (West)
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