Appeal for new self-build home near Fakenham dismissed

The proposals were put forward by Kim Burgess for a detached property on land at Craymere Manor in Briston between Holt and Fakenham.

The home would have included four bedrooms, a kitchen, dining room, lounge, en-suite, office, and garage among other features.

North Norfolk District Council refused the plans in September 2025 - citing the impacts on the rural character of the village as well as neighbouring properties.

The home would have been built on land at Craymere Manor (Image: Google)

The council added: "It is not considered that a single dwelling in the location proposed would contribute in any meaningful way to maintaining or enhancing the vitality of the local rural community, nor would it contribute to the delivery of sustainable development".

Ms Burgess put forward an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate, which rules over planning disputes.

In a statement on her behalf, it was argued that the home "makes efficient use of land in a sustainable settlement".

The proposals were refused due to the impact on the character of Briston (Image: Adrian S Pye)

The statement added that the proposal "would not result in unacceptable living conditions for surrounding occupiers" - with only one immediate neighbour to the site who raised no objections.

It also pointed to a range of benefits provided by the development, including contribution to housing supply, short-term construction employment, and support towards local services and facilities.

However, the appeal was dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate on June 30.

An appeal launched against North Norfolk District Council's decision was dismissed (Image: NNDC)

Although the social and economic benefits of the development were acknowledged, it added that these were "significantly" and "demonstrably" outweighed by the collective harm of the adverse impacts.

This included the location, impact on the character and appearance of the area and the lack of private amenity space for the home.

The plans can be viewed in full on the North Norfolk District Council planning portal, using the reference: PF/25/1096.