8 Stainsby Close Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7BP

26/00537/FFull ApplicationRefused

Full

Refused on 21 May 2026

Council decision: Application Refused1 reason for refusal

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Proposal

SELF BUILD- New build 2 bedroom chalet bungalow.

Received: 25 March 2026
Public comments: 3
Council: King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Ward: Heacham

ReceivedReceived25 Mar
ValidatedValidated27 Mar
Consult.Consultation29 Apr
TargetTarget Date22 May
DecidedDecided21 May

Decided in 55 days (council typically 49)

About this application

This is a full planning application for a new dwelling at 8 Stainsby Close Heacham King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 7BP. Kings Lynn has handled 4,002 applications of this type. This one was decided in 57 days, 8 days longer than Kings Lynn's typical decision time. There are no previous applications recorded at this address. In the past year there have been 46 applications across Heacham. We hold 1,188 applications in total for the PE31 postcode area.

90% of full applications at King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council were approved. Across all application types, the council typically decides in about 7 weeks (median).

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Why it was refused

The proposed sub-division of the curtilage of No.8 Stainsby Close would result in a cramped form of development that does not respect or enhance the character of the locality. The scale, mass and design of the proposed dwelling do not respond sensitively or sympathetically to the local setting including spacing between buildings in this part of the cul-de-sac where properties benefit from slightly larger curtilages. The introduction of a dwelling in this location would be unacceptably harmful; an impact that would be exacerbated by the dark cladding which would result in a development that would not be readily assimilated into the settlement. As such it is not considered that the development would enhance the quality of the environment. The development is therefore contrary to Development Plan Policies LP02, LP18, LP21 and LP31, Policies 1 and 5 of Heacham Neighbourhood Plan, and the NPPF in general, but specifically para 135 of the NPPF. Whilst the application is identified as 'self-build' which is supported in the NPPF and Local Plan as well as being a legal duty, this does not mean that planning permission should automatically be granted - it is just one of a range of material considerations in assessing a planning application. It is not considered that the benefit of 1no. self-build dwelling would outweigh the harm to the locality. The development is therefore contrary to the Development Plan and there are no material considerations that outweigh this harm. Stuart Ashworth Assistant Director Environment and Planning 21 May 2026 King’s Court, Chapel Street, King's Lynn PE30 1EX Customer Information Centre: (01553) 616200

From the council's decision notice.

Application details

Postcode: PE31 7BP
Application type: Full Application
Scale / size: Small
Parish: Heacham

Planning application dates

Date validated: 27 March 2026
Consultation expiry: 29 April 2026
Consultation start: 30 March 2026
Consultation end: 29 April 2026
Neighbour consultation start: 30 March 2026
Neighbour consultation end: 29 April 2026
Last date for comments: 29 April 2026
Target decision date: 22 May 2026

Applicant and agent

Architect profile: SUMMIT ARCHITECTURAL LTD
Agent address: Mr Ivan Espley Holm Oak House 2A Lynn Road Heacham Norfolk PE317HY United Kingdom

Planning decision

Statutory period: 56 days

Publicity

Site notice start: 31 March 2026
Site notice end: 28 April 2026

Additional information

Planning Portal ID: PP-14787141
Documents: 42

Site constraints

Checking the site

2/3

Council recordsAppealsFlood risk

Designations that overlap or adjoin the site outline.

Flood zone 1: Low probability (rivers and sea)

Also checked, none recorded (24)

flood storage areas, conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders, green belt, scheduled monuments, World Heritage Sites, World Heritage Site buffer zones, registered parks and gardens, registered battlefields, Heritage at Risk entries, nutrient neutrality catchments, national parks, National Landscapes, SSSIs, Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas, Ramsar sites, ancient woodland, national nature reserves, local nature reserves, heritage coasts and brownfield registers.

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