Planning appeal decision
291 High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1AL
Planning appeal 3311043 at 291 High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1AL (City of Lincoln Council) was allowed on 20 June 2023 by Inspector Reed D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of the city centre, including wider pedestrian circulation.
the change of use from retail (Class E) to Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) (Sui Generis)
- Authority
- City of Lincoln Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Reed D
- Postcode
- LN2 1AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of the city centre, including wider pedestrian circulation
What decided it
The introduction of Use Class E and the Council's acceptance that the proposal would likely be granted under the new Policy S36 criteria removed any valid reason to withhold permission.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S36Policy LP33
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 86
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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