11/00713/F - Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk

goes with the change of use from shop to residential. This area will be infilled with brickwork.
Ideally original re-used bricks will be sourced to infill this opening, however if this is not
possible a new brick to match the existing will be sourced and agreed with the local
authority. The design and detailing needs to be carefully handled so that the intrinsic quality
and appearance of the traditional buildings is maintained. The design solution set out in this
statement recognises the constraints and the design principles which need to be respected.
In order to make the repair and conversion of London House commercially viable, it is
important the annex can be separated away from Lime House and converted into an
individual dwelling. The compulsory purchase of London House will therefore be beneficial to
all parties. Therefore conversion of London House will help to secure the continued viability
of the existing site and hence the preservation of the buildings themselves over the long
term future”.
PLANNING HISTORY
11/00950/F: Proposed development to create a self contained dwelling to the rear of Lime
House & Restoration of London House – Pending consideration.
The following relate to the stables to the rear of The Lime House:-
08/01958/LB:Conversion of stable to annex – Approved September 2008
07/00231/CU: Change of use of stable to annexe to private dwelling - Approved March 2007
The following relate to The Lime House:-
02/0218/F: Extension to dwelling - March 2002
02/0217/LB: Extension to dwelling - March 2002
There is no recent planning history in respect of London House/Newsteads.
CONSULTATIONS
Town/Parish Council: SUPPORT this application.
Conservation Areas Advisory Panel: SUPPORT The Panel had no objections to the
proposals. The Panel acknowledged that the proposals would help to bring London House
back into use.
REPRESENTATIONS Five letters/emails of support have been received. They make the
following comments:
� Although the Rudhams have many rustic buildings which have aged well, the village
needs to move forward and position new accommodation such as this which will not
affect the aesthetics of the village. This is a better way to enlarge it without damaging
the old feeling which it preserves so well.
� This eyesore in the pretty village should have been dealt with years ago.
� Thank goodness someone has come up with a sensible solution in a time of
economic distress when few people would be able to take on such a dilapidated
building.
� This proposal should be supported. It is assumed that the Council are backing the
application fully – if not, then they should have a plan “B” in place.
� It is pleasing that someone is prepared to undertake this project when the only
alternative would appear to be wait until the building falls down.
11/00951/LB Development Control Board
25 July 2011
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