Barn conversion to dwelling at Agricultural Barn South Of Keswick Hall Road, Keswick

“Applicant’s Name: [name withheld] Agricultural Barn south of Keswick Hall Road Keswick Norfolk Proposal Conversion of barn to self-build residential dwelling including external alterations and associated outbuildings.”

“The application relates to a building to the south of Keswick Hall Road, the building is currently being used for the unauthorised storage for wedding hire items as part of the applicant’s wedding hire business. The applicant is currently living on site in two caravans, which again are unauthorised. The application is to convert the barn to a dwelling, which includes external alterations, insertion of dormer windows and roof lights and a porch.”

“The development makes use of an existing access on Keswick Hall Road. The site itself was originally part of the wider parkland setting of Keswick Hall which is a grade II listed building to the east. The parkland around Keswick Hall is a non- designated heritage asset. Keswick Hall was converted and the site developed in the eighties and there are now a large number of properties located to the East of the site.”

“The applicant has permission under application 2024/1832 to hold up to 6 weddings between June and September within Tipi tents on the field to the south. The A47 is located to the South and site is with the Landscape Bypass Protection Zone and is within a Key Views ‘cones’ defined by policy DM4.6 in the SNLP. The site is outside any defined development boundary.”

“There have been two refused applications to convert the barn, 2021/1530 which was justified on agricultural need was refused in 2021 on the following grounds; contrary to policies DM2.10 conversion policy, DM2.11 Agricultural worker dwelling and DM1.3 outside settlement with no overriding benefits. Poor connectivity and landscape impact.”

“2023/3810 Conversion of former agricultural building to a dwelling, including alterations to roof & a single storey front/side extension, & the erection structures related to animal welfare and access walls and gate. Temporary stationing of a caravan for residential occupation during the construction works (part retrospective) Refused…”

“For the reasons set out above, the scheme is considered acceptable in planning terms and has addressed the reasons of refusal on the previous applications. Therefore, it is recommended to authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to approve the application subject to the purchase of nutrient credits and the completion of a S106 legal agreement to secure the linkage of the wedding business to the occupiers of the dwelling, securing the dwelling as self-build, GIRAMS…”

“Recommendation Authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to approve subject to conditions, the purchase of nutrient credits, signing of a section 106 agreement linking the wedding business to the occupiers of the dwelling, securing the dwelling as self-build, GIRAMS and compliance with the Habitats Regulations.”

“Objections remain the same as previous applications • Outside the development boundary • Site is within the by-pass protection zone • Previous applications have been refused, we can see no material difference • Number of cars parked on the site is a concern • Extension to the barn and change in character would cause significant adverse impact on the distinctive rural landscape…”

“The application is outside of the designated development boundary. • The application falls within the bypass protection zone. • Previous applications have been refused by SNDC to convert the barn into a dwelling and there is no material difference this time. • The question of the number of cars/vehicles and car parking on site also causes concern.”

“: Conversion of barn to self-build residential dwelling including external alterations and associated outbuildings.”

“Members voted unanimously to authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to approve subject to conditions, the purchase of nutrient credits, signing of a section 106 agreement linking the wedding business to the occupiers of the dwelling, securing the dwelling as self-build, GIRAMS and compliance with the Habitats Regulations.”

“Time Limit - Full Permission 2 In accordance with submitted drawings 3 External materials to be agreed 4 Hedge planting 5 Ecology Enhancement 6 Noise assessment 7 Surface water 8 Foul drainage -sealed system/package 9 New Water efficiency 10 Contaminated land during construction 11 No PD for Classes ABCD&E 12 No PD for fences, walls etc 13 Domestic Microgeneration 14 Removal of static caravans once construction is completed…”