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North Walsham Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan28/28a Yarmouth Rd30/30a Yarmouth RdOld Court House, 34 Yarmouth RdThe Grange, 48 Yarmouth RdBuildings marked with an asterisk may be worthy of national listing.Outside the Conservation Area, a preliminary list has been prepared. It is based on a surveycarried out on foot over a limited area, and is unlikely to be complete. The villas of YarmouthRoad are considered of particular importance, and it has been recommended elsewhere inthis report that they be included within the Conservation Area.No detailed research has been carried out on the buildings, and in most cases, the datingis only intended as a general guide. It is quite possible that the present Victorian front on ahouse may be a late façade, and that the main body of the house is of an earlier date.2.4 Development pressures and negative areasNorth Walsham is identified as a principal town for growth in the Local DevelopmentFramework. Within the Site Specific Proposals of the LDF, two sites have been identifiedfor development within the Conservation Area for a mix of commercial and residentialdevelopment; the Vicarage Road car park and Paston College Lawns site. This documentis due to be examined and adopted in 2010.In the light of the proposed developments, much needs to be done to create a consistenthigh standard of design for new buildings. Developments such as Angel Court, Weaver’sCourt and Church House have certainly been successful. But set against these are theuninspired houses of Old Bear Court and poor designs such as the house currently underconstruction at the south end of Kings Arms St. There is also a prominent row of commercialbuildings along the south end of Bank Loke, all of which are remarkably unappealinginterpretations of traditional house designs.It is recommended that all new development conforms to the advice in this Appraisal,as well as to the North Norfolk Design Guide.New developments, and for that matter extensions or alterations to existing buildings, shouldreflect their surroundings and be well-considered designs. The North Norfolk Design Guide2008 provides guidance for everyone involved or interested in the design or alteration of thebuilt environment with the objective of raising the quality of design in the District. Furtherinformation is available in English Heritage’s document “Building in Context” and the RoyalInstitute of British Architects publication “Capital solutions”.Once it becomes clear which of the town’s car parks are likely to be retained, rather thanredeveloped, a design brief, which should involve advice on scale, form, landscaping, andstreet furniture.2.5 Buildings at RiskThere are two buildings considered to be at risk within the Conservation Area:4 Market St (now partly demolished)Outbuildings at the rear of 7 Market Place72North Norfolk District Council
North Walsham Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan2.6 Tree managementThere are currently no tree preservation orders in the North Walsham Conservation Area.Anyone proposing to cut down, top or lop a tree in a Conservation Area is required to givesix weeks notice to the local planning authority (subject to a range of exceptions includingsmall trees or dead, dying or dangerous trees).2.7 Public realm and green spacesThe Council will work with other agencies, residents and land owners to ensure the publicopen spaces continue to be maintained and enhanced.It is proposed that a maintenance regime be established in conjunction with NorfolkCounty Council Highways, other statutory undertakers and the Council's own PropertyServices team; to make sure that street surfaces are properly repaired and cleaned,and street furniture is kept in good order.There is scope to improve the surfaces of a number of small courtyards within the centre,e.g. Black Swan Court, Bank Loke etc. Courtyards with poor surfaces are marked on theaccompanying maps. The appearance of the town centre would be further improved if thehigh quality paving used in Market Place was also used in the surrounding streets. As amain shopping street and high profile area within the town, Market Street should be madea priority.Shop fronts play a large part in creating positive perceptions of a street. Due to the largenumber of poor shop fronts, particularly in Market Place, it is recommended that a gradualprogramme of replacement and improvement be undertaken. As part of this, a design guidecould be produced, covering acceptable new designs for shop fronts, colour schemes andwell-designed fascia boards.St Nicholas Court offers opportunity for redevelopment and enhancement of the public realm.Further enhancement, to build upon the work undertaken through the HER scheme(2000-2002) should be considered on the Market Place.North Norfolk District Council73
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