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Notice varied and upheld8 December 20233307059

Southgate Car Park, 24-26 Southgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RY

Planning appeal 3307059 at Southgate Car Park, 24-26 Southgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RY (North Kesteven District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 8 December 2023 by Inspector Hitchcock R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on maintaining or enhancing the vitality and viability of Sleaford town centre.

Continuation of use of land for Public Pay and Display Car Park

Authority
North Kesteven District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Hitchcock R
Postcode
NG34 7RY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on maintaining or enhancing the vitality and viability of Sleaford town centre

What decided it

The use of the site for parking contributes to traffic volumes and congestion in the town centre, undermining its vitality and viability contrary to Policy S38, and the identified economic and access benefits do not outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S38 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56

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