Planning appeal decision
Roundhead Filling Station, 148 Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN31 2BA
Planning appeal 3334414 at Roundhead Filling Station, 148 Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN31 2BA (North East Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 20 May 2024 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties.
demolition of jet wash machines and the creation of charging zone, erection of EV chargers, erection of canopy, three jet wash bays, sub- station enclosure and associated forecourt works
- Authority
- North East Lincolnshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Bartlett R
- Postcode
- DN31 2BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties caused by 24-hour operation, noise from jet wash bays, vehicle activity, lighting and loss of privacy outweighed the benefits of EV charging provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 5Policy 22
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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