Planning appeal decision
Stoke Rochford Management Ltd, Stoke Rochford Hall, Stoke Rochford, Grantham, NG33 5EJ
Planning appeal 3301530 at Stoke Rochford Management Ltd, Stoke Rochford Hall, Stoke Rochford, Grantham, NG33 5EJ (South Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 14 August 2023 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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'.
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
- Postcode
- NG33 5EJ
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DE1EN6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 199Paragraph 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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