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The aim of the proposed works is to repair and conserve the Mill in the short term whilst future uses are considered. The objectives of the project are to:- Temporarily remove the stock and sails. Store for future repair or replacement.- Temporarily remove the fantail stage and fantail (already removed) due to health & safety concerns- Temporarily remove cantilevered 1st floor walkway where partially collapsed and in a poor state of repair.- Remove modern internal ceilings, insulation and partition walling to improve air circulation through the Mill tower.- Reinstate ventilation grille in Fantail Stage Access Door where currently blocked- Repair the roof finishes to maintain weathertightness- Repair and redecorate windows

The Tower Windmill Tower Road Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JB

WithdrawnReference: 25/00377/LBBorough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk

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Application summary

Status
Withdrawn
Application type
Listed Building Application
Received
3 Mar 2025
Validated
3 Mar 2025
Determination deadline
28 Apr 2025
Local authority
Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Application overview

The aim of the proposed works is to repair and conserve the Mill in the short term whilst future uses are considered. The objectives of the project are to:- Temporarily remove the stock and sails. Store for future repair or replacement.- Temporarily remove the fantail stage and fantail (already removed) due to health & safety concerns- Temporarily remove cantilevered 1st floor walkway where partially collapsed and in a poor state of repair.- Remove modern internal ceilings, insulation and partition walling to improve air circulation through the Mill tower.- Reinstate ventilation grille in Fantail Stage Access Door where currently blocked- Repair the roof finishes to maintain weathertightness- Repair and redecorate windows

Proposal details

Reference
25/00377/LB
Alternative references
PP-13462611
Ward
Burnham Market And Docking
Parish
Burnham Overy
Agent
Wright Consulting

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Application location

The Tower Windmill Tower Road Burnham Overy Staithe King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JB

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CONSERVATION OFFICER CORRESPONDENCECorrespondence · PDF17 Jun 2025View
PRINCIPAL CONSERVATION OFFICER CORRESPONDENCECorrespondence · PDF21 May 2025View
NATIONAL TRUST EOT AGREEMENTConsultee Comment · PDF9 Apr 2025View
MP JAMES WILD COMMENTSCorrespondence · PDF9 Apr 2025View
MP JAMES WILD COMMENTSCorrespondence · PDF9 Apr 2025View
ECOLOGY OFFICER - CLAIRE WIGGSConsultee Comment · PDF8 Apr 2025View
APPLICANT RESPONSE TO SPAB MILLS SECTIONReport · PDF7 Apr 2025View
NORFOLK COAST PROTECTED LANDSCAPE COMMENTSConsultee Comment · PDF3 Apr 2025View
NORFOLK COAST PROTECTED LANDSCAPE COMMENTSConsultee Comment · PDF3 Apr 2025View
FURTHER COMMENTS FROM THE SPAB MILLS SECTIONCorrespondence · PDF2 Apr 2025View
POTENTIAL ROOST ASSESSMENTCorrespondence · PDF2 Apr 2025View
CONSERVATION OFFICER EMAILCorrespondence · PDF1 Apr 2025View
OBJECTION - NICOLA LAMBERTPublic Comment · PDF1 Apr 2025View
CLLR CALL INCorrespondence · PDF31 Mar 2025View
ANCIENT BUILDINGS SOCIETY RESPONSECorrespondence · PDF31 Mar 2025View
POTENTIAL ROOST ASSESSMENTCorrespondence · PDF31 Mar 2025View
CONSERVATION OFFICER EMAILCorrespondence · PDF31 Mar 2025View
OBJECTION - 5 THE MALTINGSPublic Comment · PDF28 Mar 2025View
TECH SUPPORT EMAILCorrespondence · PDF27 Mar 2025View
PARISH COUNCIL COMMENTSConsultee Comment · PDF25 Mar 2025View
OBJECTION CHURCH END HOUSE BURNHAM THORPEPublic Comment · PDF25 Mar 2025View
SPAB COMMENTSConsultee Comment · PDF25 Mar 2025View
HISTORIC ENGLAND COMMENTSConsultee Comment · PDF24 Mar 2025View
CONSERVATION OFFICER CORRESPONDENCECorrespondence · PDF21 Mar 2025View
NORFOLK COAST PROTECTED LANDSCAPE COMMENTSConsultee Comment · PDF20 Mar 2025View
STATEMENT ON APPROACH TO THE CONSERVATION & REPAIR OF TOWER WINDMILLCorrespondence19 Mar 2025View
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SERVICES COMMENTSConsultee Comment · PDF7 Mar 2025View
APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF4 Mar 2025View
DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENTCorrespondence · PDF4 Mar 2025View
HERITAGE STATEMENTCorrespondence · PDF4 Mar 2025View
HISTORIC BUILDINGS REPORTReport · PDF4 Mar 2025View
SCHEDULE OF CONSERVATION AND REPAIR WORKSReport · PDF4 Mar 2025View
BIODIVERSITY STATEMENTReport · PDF4 Mar 2025View
PHOTOS OF WINDMILLPhoto · PDF4 Mar 2025View
SITE PLANDrawing · PDF4 Mar 2025View
LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF4 Mar 2025View
FLOOR PLANS AS EXISTING SHEET 1 OF 2Drawing · PDF4 Mar 2025View
FLOOR PLANS AS EXISTING SHEET 2 OF 2Drawing · PDF4 Mar 2025View
NATIONAL AMENITY SOCIETY COMMENTSConsultee Comment · PDF4 Mar 2025View

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