Planning appeal decision
16 Osborne Street, Cleethorpes, DN35 8LB
Planning appeal 3323210 at 16 Osborne Street, Cleethorpes, DN35 8LB (North East Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 9 January 2024 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the Cleethorpes Central Seafront Conservation Area.
the erection of a metal shutter to the ground floor windows and door
- Authority
- North East Lincolnshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- DN35 8LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the Cleethorpes Central Seafront Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed metal shutter would significantly harm the character and appearance of the conservation area by obscuring the attractive shopfront and presenting a blank, industrial appearance for extended periods, with limited public benefits to justify this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 5Policy 22Policy 23Policy 39
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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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