Two four-bedroom homes at 136 Norwich Road, Tacolneston

“Applicant’s Name: [name withheld] Address 136 Norwich Road Tacolneston Norfolk NR16 1AL Proposal Subdivision and change of use from 7 bed guesthouse with 2 bed owners accommodation to create 2no 4 bed private residential units with associated parking and landscaping…”

“The application seeks full planning permission and listed building consent for the subdivision and change of use of a 7-bed guesthouse and 2-bed owner’s accommodation into 2 no. 4 bed semi-detached dwellinghouses with associated on-site parking and private amenity space.”

“The site consists of the former Pelican Public House (grade II listed building), which is located within a generous plot with on-site parking to the front and garden space to the rear. It is located on the northern edge of the village of Tacolneston within a Conservation Area, but outside of the defined settlement boundary, and accessed via Norwich Road to the north-west of the site. There are neighbouring dwellings to the south-west and east of the site.”

“2018/0043 Change of use of part of public house to create single dwelling and alteration to rear elevation Refused Appeal dismissed…”

“2021/0286 Re-modelling of existing business to increase C1 use class from 3 to 7 letting rooms and relocation of existing residential accommodation from first floor to ground floor Approved…”

“Section 16(2) and section 66(1) Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 provides that in considering whether to grant planning permission or listed building consent for development which affects a listed building or its setting, the local planning authority, or, as the case may be, the Secretary of State shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic…”

“In addition, consideration has been given to the significance of the heritage asset affected by the proposal in line with the requirements of paragraph 215 of the NPPF, with primary importance attached to the external architectural fabric, form and appearance of the building and its relationship with the surrounding conservation area.”

“Overall, having regard to the submitted plans and having undertaken an internal and external site visit, it is considered that the relationship, siting and orientation of the proposed dwellings is such that there would not be any detrimental amenity impacts. Furthermore, having regard to the proposed layout, it is considered that sufficient private external amenity space would be afforded to future occupants of the dwellings.”

“The proposed layout plan submitted in support of the application shows provision of three parking spaces for each dwelling, plus on site vehicle turning to enable site egress in forward gear. It is further accepted that the Local Highway Authority has rai sed no objection to the proposal, subject to the inclusion of conditions with any forthcoming planning permission.”

“Members voted unanimously for approval subject to conditions:”

“Time Limit 2 In accordance with the approved plans 3 External materials 4 Joinery details…”