15 Southgate, Sleaford, NG34 7SA

Planning appeal 3324176 at 15 Southgate, Sleaford, NG34 7SA (North Kesteven District Council) was allowed on 12 December 2023 by Inspector Hartley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the amenity of the area including the Sleaford Conservation Area; the setting of nearby listed buildings at No's 9-11, 23-27, 28-30 Southgate and the Bristol Arcade, and the significance of the host property as a non-designated heritage asset.

for new business signage

Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Appeal type: commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: advertisement · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Hartley S
Postcode: NG34 7SA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal upon the amenity of the area including the Sleaford Conservation Area; the setting of nearby listed buildings at No's 9-11, 23-27, 28-30 Southgate and the Bristol Arcade, and the significance of the host property as a non-designated heritage asset

What decided it

The advertisements, through their proportionate design, appropriate positioning, and subdued appearance, preserve the character and appearance of the Sleaford Conservation Area and do not harm the settings of listed buildings or the significance of the non-designated heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S53Policy S57Policy NS55
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12Paragraph 16

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