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This application seeks consent for a programme of essential conservation and repair works at the Carnegie Library, King?s Lynn, focused on arresting decay and improving weather resistance. Key works include localized repairs to the roof tiles, leadwork, and gutters, the restoration of timber ventilation lanterns and windows, and targeted repointing of chimney stacks. The proposal also includes structural crack repairs and the installation of reversible internal features to facilitate continued community use during the project, ensuring all interventions utilize traditional materials to preserve the building's historic fabric.

Norfolk County Council Library London Road King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5EZ

Application PermittedReference: 26/00740/LBBorough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk

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Application summary

Status
Application Permitted
Application type
Listed Building Application
Received
30 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
25 Jun 2026
Local authority
Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Application overview

This application seeks consent for a programme of essential conservation and repair works at the Carnegie Library, King?s Lynn, focused on arresting decay and improving weather resistance. Key works include localized repairs to the roof tiles, leadwork, and gutters, the restoration of timber ventilation lanterns and windows, and targeted repointing of chimney stacks. The proposal also includes structural crack repairs and the installation of reversible internal features to facilitate continued community use during the project, ensuring all interventions utilize traditional materials to preserve the building's historic fabric.

Proposal details

Reference
26/00740/LB
Alternative references
PP-14901234
Ward
St. Margarets With St. Nicholas
Parish
King's Lynn
Agent
Matter of Place Architects CIC

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Application location

Norfolk County Council Library London Road King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 5EZ

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DocumentPublishedAction
PLANNING OFFICER REPORTReport · PDF23 Jun 2026View
DECISIONDecision · PDF23 Jun 2026View
APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF5 May 2026View
CIL FORMCIL Form · PDF5 May 2026View
SITE LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF5 May 2026View
EXISTING SITE PLANDrawing · PDF5 May 2026View
EXISTING BASEMENT, GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR PLANDrawing · PDF5 May 2026View
EXISTING ROOF LEVEL AND ROOF PLANDrawing · PDF5 May 2026View
EXISTING ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF5 May 2026View
PROPOSED ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF5 May 2026View
PROPOSED PLANSDrawing · PDF5 May 2026View
PROPOSED ROOF PLANDrawing · PDF5 May 2026View
HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENTReport · PDF5 May 2026View

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