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

Parish: Sedgeford
AGENDA ITEM NO: 8/3(i)
Proposal: Conversion of Old Smithy Barn into Domestic dwelling and
extension. Demolition of part of outbuilding and one barn wall.
Location: The Old Smithy (The Old Buck) Church Lane Sedgeford
Applicant: Mrs Janie Preece
Case No: 11/00881/F (Full Application)
Case Officer: Mrs K Lawty
Tel: 01553 616403
Date for Determination:
26th July 2011
Reason for Referral to DCB – Parish Council at variance with officer recommendation.
Case Summary
The application site comprises land to the north of The Old Buck, a Grade II listed
seventeenth century house, formerly the Buck Inn. The site comprises a range of single
storey, red brick, carstone and chalk outbuildings, which are currently within the curtilage of
The Old Buck, set within sloping ground and formerly used as a smithy.
To the north and west of the site are existing residential properties. There are also
residential properties and their gardens to the east on the opposite side of the lane.
This application proposes the conversion and extension of the Old Smithy barn into a
dwelling. The works would result in the demolition of some of the walling of the barn and a
new vehicle access from Church Lane.
Previously planning permission has been approved for the conversion and extension of the
barn into a dwelling; this is an amended scheme.
Key Issues
Principle of development
Impact on form and character
Impact on listed building and Conservation Area,
Impact on the AONB,
Impact on any protected species,
Impact upon neighbouring occupiers, and
Impact on highway safety
Recommendation
APPROVE
THE APPLICATION
The application proposes the conversion of the Old Smithy Barn into a dwellinghouse and
also an extension to the building. It proposes the demolition of part of the outbuilding and
one barn wall.
11/00881/F Development Control Board
25 July 2011
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