Planning appeal decision
59 Newark Road, Lincoln, LN5 8NE
Planning appeal 3292916 at 59 Newark Road, Lincoln, LN5 8NE (City of Lincoln Council) was dismissed on 27 September 2022 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to noise.
the change of use of ground floor from retail (Use Class E) to Hot Food Takeaway (Use Class Sui Generis)
- Authority
- City of Lincoln Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Clarke B
- Postcode
- LN5 8NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to noise
- the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the St Catherine's Conservation Area
What decided it
The adverse effects on neighbouring living conditions from noise and the unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area from the prominent extraction flue installation, which together conflict with the development plan and are not outweighed by the limited public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26Policy LP25
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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