Chris Bishop

England

Community Editor and Chief Reporter at Eastern Daily Press

Writer and Photographer at Freelance

Writer and photographer on the Norfolk coast. Views all personal and all images subject to copyright...

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Go-ahead for new campsite at Gogg's Mill at Fakenham

1 week ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

William O'Connor has been given the go-ahead to site five "luxury pods" on land off Gogg's Mill Road, on the outskirts of Fakenham. A planning statement said: "The landowner intends to operate a small recreational campsite.
'Greed not need development' set for go-ahead despite slew of objections

1 week ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

West Norfolk councillors have been recommended to approve proposals to build the new property next to another house which is being extended in Docking, near Hunstanton, by dividing the site into two. It comes despite nine objections from villagers and opposition from Docking Parish Council to plans for the site, on Little Lane. One neighbour described it as "another greed not need development". "There have been two similar developments to this in Docking over the last five years," they added.
'No swim' warning issued for Norfolk beach after heavy rain

1 week ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

The beach at Old Hunstanton (Image: Chris Bishop) A 'no swim' warning has been issued for a picturesque Norfolk beach. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has advised against bathing at Old Hunstanton Beach today because of the risk of pollution. It comes after heavy rain lashed the surrounding coastline overnight.
New dentist set to open up in Norfolk... but will it treat NHS patients?

1 week ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

West Norfolk Council has agreed a property used as a recruitment agency in King's Lynn can become a dental surgery. Plans show two treatment rooms on the ground floor of the building, on London Road, along with a waiting room and an office. They say the facility would have X-ray and computer scanning equipment and be open from 8am to 6pm. The name of the practice is not given in planning papers, nor is whether it will treat private or NHS patients, or a combination of the two.
Plans for four new homes in Walpole St Andrew turned down

1 week ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

West Norfolk Council has refused outline permission for so-called "self-build" properties on land at Walpole St Andrew, near King's Lynn. A planning statement said the site, off Police Road, formed "a natural extension to the village". But Walpole Parish Council said the land was outside of the village's agreed development boundary. "This is considered to be over-development of the whole green landscape along Police Road," it said.
King Charles III needs housekeeper at Sandringham - must be discreet and able to sew

1 week ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

Charles III's Sandringham Estate, near King's Lynn, is advertising for an assistant housekeeper to help provide "housekeeping and guest services". It says: "You will be responsible for maintaining a clean, tidy and welcoming environment for all staff, residents and visitors.
New affordable home scheme in holiday village already hugely over-subscribed

1 week ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

Social landlord Freebridge Community Housing is building the new development at Brancaster Staithe, near Hunstanton. Work is nearing completion on the properties next to the main A149 coast road. Val Carpenter has been appointed housing champion by Brancaster Parish Council, to liaise with people hoping to secure one of the homes. She said more than 25 people had so far contacted her for advice.
National Trust told it MUST replace sails on landmark Norfolk windmill

1 week ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

Locals were angered by the NT's plans to restore Tower Windmill at Burnham Overy Staithe, near Wells, because they did not include replacing its sails. Now West Norfolk Council has told the charity it must put them back on the 200-year-old structure when work is complete.
New swimming pool must wait for archaeologists to give site the once-over

1 week ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

3 1/1 Plans for a new swimming pool have been given the go-ahead on a seaside village's exclusive millionaire's row - once archaeologists have had a look over the site. West Norfolk Council has agreed proposals for the 15m x 3m pool in the rear garden of the property on Wodehouse Road, at Old Hunstanton. But a condition attached to the planning permission says no work can take place until details of an archaeological investigation have been agreed for the land.
Couple battle on with bid to keep dogs in their back garden

1 week ago | edp24.co.uk | Chris Bishop

West Norfolk Council last month turned down retrospective plans for the structures to house breeding dogs behind a house at Barroway Drove, near Downham Market. Stow Bardolph Parish Council said noise from the property on the Drove was having a "detrimental effect" on neighbours. Eight people living nearby complained about "constant barking" from the kennels.