Fern Bank, 12 Thorpe Lane, South Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9NW

Planning appeal 3334926 at Fern Bank, 12 Thorpe Lane, South Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9NW (North Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 23 September 2024 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers of the proposed dwellings with particular regards to light and noise.

‘outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of up to 3 no. dwellings, upgrading of the existing access and creation of a new access and garage for 12 Thorpe Lane’

Authority: North Kesteven District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Ellis D
Postcode: LN6 9NW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers of the proposed dwellings with particular regards to light and noise
Whether the development can demonstrate at least a 10% measurable biodiversity net gain

What decided it

The site's narrow configuration and constraints mean three dwellings cannot be accommodated without causing unacceptable harm to living conditions through shade and noise from the access road, particularly for Plots 1 and 2.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S1Policy S3Policy S5Policy S61Policy S66Policy 1 of the Hykeham Neighbourhood Plan 2016-2036

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