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Dismissed21 January 20253347525

Castlegate House Rest Home 49 Castlegate, Grantham, NG31 6SN

Planning appeal 3347525 at Castlegate House Rest Home 49 Castlegate, Grantham, NG31 6SN (South Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 21 January 2025 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode
NG31 6SN

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN6Policy DE1Policy SP6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 214Paragraph 215Paragraph 135

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