Land off Main Street, Sturton, Brigg, DN20 9DL

erection of 14 dwellings and improvements to vehicular access

Authority: North Lincolnshire Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Hunter A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to its siting, design and layout

What decided it

The harmful effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area through its siting, design, layout and scale, which conflicts with the development plan and cannot be outweighed by the modest benefits of the proposal.

The modest benefits of housing supply, economic contribution, and community facilities do not outweigh the identified harm to character and appearance and conflict with development plan policies; the adverse impacts would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.

Framework references: 11, 130, 134, 131, 199, 219

Plan policies cited: Policy DS1, Policy H5, Policy H8, Policy CS5, Policy CS7, Policy DM1, Policy SS3

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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