Planning appeal decision
52 Saltersford Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7HG
Planning appeal 3343621 at 52 Saltersford Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7HG (South Kesteven District Council) was allowed on 14 October 2024 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon pedestrian and highway safety having regard to the provision of parking.
change of use of a residential dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a childrens care home (Use Class C2)
- Authority
- South Kesteven District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Change of use
- Inspector
- Boughton A
- Postcode
- NG31 7HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon pedestrian and highway safety having regard to the provision of parking
What decided it
The Highway Authority's lack of objection and the Inspector's assessment that modest on-road parking at times of staff changeover would not create unacceptable highway safety impacts or severe cumulative effects, combined with national policy support for accommodation for looked-after children.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ID2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115
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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