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Dismissed2 April 20253349098

75 Church Street, Pinchbeck, Spalding, PE11 3YA

Planning appeal 3349098 at 75 Church Street, Pinchbeck, Spalding, PE11 3YA (South Holland District Council) was dismissed on 2 April 2025 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed variation of opening hours on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

change of use of part of building from builders yard and offices to bathroom showroom (retrospective) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref H14-0440-10, dated 20 July 2010

Authority
South Holland District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Other minor developments
Inspector
Gee R
Postcode
PE11 3YA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed variation of opening hours on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
  • the effect of the proposal upon highway safety

What decided it

The proposal would materially harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through noise and disturbance from extended opening hours in a residential area, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 2Policy 3Policy 27Policy 36

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