®Planning appeal decision
Fourways, Bulby Lane, Fulbeck, NG32 3JG
a material change of use of land for stationing of caravans for residential use for 2 Gypsy-Traveller families with associated development (hard standing, waste treatment plant, utility building, associated drainage works)
- Authority
- South Kesteven District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
- Inspector
- Hendley D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset, ridge and furrow features
- the effect on the character and appearance of the area, including on the setting of the Fulbeck Conservation Area and from access/traffic
- the effect on flood risk, with regard to the effect on the living conditions of the future occupiers
- if there is harm, whether this is outweighed by the need and supply of pitches for Gypsies and Travellers, and other considerations
What decided it
The 'less than substantial harm' to the significance of the Fulbeck Conservation Area, reinforced by harm to a non-designated heritage asset and unresolved flood risk, was not outweighed by the public benefits, disapplying the tilted balance.
The very significant weight given to harm to heritage assets, character and appearance, and flood risk outweighed the significant weight attributable to the need and supply of Gypsy and Traveller pitches, lack of alternative sites, and the appellants' personal circumstances.
Framework references: 203, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy EN1, Policy EN6, Policy DE1, Policy H5, Policy EN5
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.