10 Park Lane, Heighington, Lincoln, LN4 1RF

Planning appeal 3271043 at 10 Park Lane, Heighington, Lincoln, LN4 1RF (North Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 11 August 2021 by Inspector Cragg D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the alterations to the access would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Heighington Conservation Area with particular regard to its effect on a false acacia tree.

erection of a rear 2 storey and 1st floor side extension (resubmission of 20/1158/HOUS) in addition to widening of access

Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Cragg D
Postcode: LN4 1RF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the alterations to the access would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Heighington Conservation Area with particular regard to its effect on a false acacia tree

What decided it

The private benefits of the access alterations do not outweigh the great weight to be attached to the conservation of the heritage asset, given the risk of deterioration or loss of the false acacia tree which makes a substantial contribution to the conservation area's character.

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Heighington Conservation Area through potential deterioration or loss of the false acacia tree was not outweighed by the private benefits of improved access alignment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP17Policy LP26
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202

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