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

Parish: East Rudham
AGENDA ITEM NO: 8/3(c)
Proposal: Proposed development to create a self contained dwelling to the
rear of Lime House & Restoration of London House
Location: Lime House The Green East Rudham King's Lynn
Applicant: Mrs Meher Vanner
Case No: 11/00950/F (Full Application)
Case Officer: Mr D Parkin
Tel: 01553 616468
Date for Determination:
2nd August 2011
Reason for Referral to DCB – Referred to the Board at the discretion of the Planning
Control Manager.
Case Summary
The application proposes the renovation and conversion of London House, East Rudham
from mixed residential/retail to residential as well as the creation of a new, self-contained
dwelling on the rear garden of Lime House. Both properties are Grade II Listed and lie
within the East Rudham Conservation Area. London House is on the buildings at risk
register.
Key Issues
Issues raised:-
Principle of development;
Listed Buildings and Conservation Area;
Trees;
Residential amenity; and
Highway safety.
Recommendation
APPROVE
THE APPLICATION
The application relates to Lime House and London House in East Rudham. Both properties
lie on the northern side of the A148 in the north-east corner of the Green. St Mary’s Church
lies to the east of London House and Mulberry Tree House and an associated complex of
converted barns lies to the west of Lime House. On the opposite side of the A148 lies an
area of the Green known as The Square. The Crown lies on the eastern side of the Square
with a number of retail premises to the south of it. There is an area of car parking in front of
these properties.
Lime House and London House are set slightly back from the edge of the footpath behind
railings. Both are Grade II Listed. Lime House is in current use as a private residence. It is
a seven bay, two storey house dating from the mid-1800s. The last two bays on the eastern
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