®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed21 January 20253347525
Castlegate House Rest Home 49 Castlegate, GRANTHAM, NG31 6SN
change of use of former nursing home to provide a home of multiple occupancy
- Authority
- South Kesteven District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Smith H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would i) preserve the Grade II listed building, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses, and ii) preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Grantham Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future residents, with regard to internal communal space and shared outdoor amenity space
- Whether the proposal would result in the loss of a community use
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate provision for waste storage
What decided it
The harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset through loss of historic fabric and architectural detailing, which was not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal.
Framework references: 214, 215, 135
Plan policies cited: Policy EN6, Policy DE1, Policy SP6
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