'Eyesore' chalet next to Castle Rising set for demolition
The 1960s home - at the edge of the historical site - is set to go
An ‘eyesore’ chalet which sits in the shadow of one of Norfolk’s most important heritage sites will be demolished to make way for new housing.
Plans to knock down the 1960s home – called Flinstones – on Lynn Road, next to the ruins of an historic Norman castle, have been approved by West Norfolk Council.
The application, submitted by Castle Rising Estate – which is responsible for both the castle itself and the much-maligned chalet – has said the home is at odds with the setting and should be replaced.
In its place, two pairs of cottages will be built, designed to mimic the traditional style in the area.
Speaking at a planning committee meeting on Monday, councillor Francis Bone said: “I’m quite happy to approve it, it’s an enhancement and correcting a previous poor planning decision.”
The scheme was unanimously approved.
English Heritage describes the castle, owned by Lord Howard of Rising, as “one of the largest, best preserved and most lavishly decorated keeps in England, surrounded by 20 acres of mighty earthworks”.
It was built in the middle of the 12th century by the Norman lord William d’Albini.