Stoke Rochford Management Ltd, Stoke Rochford Hall, Stoke Rochford, GRANTHAM, NG33 5EJ

retaining of existing marquee to eastern edge of site

Authority: South Kesteven District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Thompson P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the Grade II* Stoke Rochford Hall Park and Garden, and any features of special historic interest that it possesses; and its effect on the setting of the Grade I listed buildings 'Stoke Rochford Hall' and 'Seats, Balustrades and Terraces to East of Stoke Rochford Hall', and the Grade II listed building 'Stables Immediately North of Stoke Rochford Hall'

What decided it

The harmful effect of the marquee on the setting of the listed buildings and the openness of the registered park and garden, which constitutes less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets that is not justified by sufficient public benefits.

Framework references: 197, 199, 200, 202

Plan policies cited: DE1, EN6

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