Planning appeal decision
The Smallholding, Green Dyke, Lutton, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, PE12 9LW
Planning appeal 3358030 at The Smallholding, Green Dyke, Lutton, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, PE12 9LW (South Holland District Council) was allowed on 22 August 2025 by Inspector Tinsley F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The acceptability of the proposed development on the site, having regard to the spatial strategy for the area.
‘Agricultural Preparation Building - Retrospective’
- Authority
- South Holland District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Tinsley F
- Postcode
- PE12 9LW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The acceptability of the proposed development on the site, having regard to the spatial strategy for the area.
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
What decided it
The proposal accords with the spatial strategy and contributes to sustainable development through economic benefits and rural enterprise diversification, while the building's design and screening ensure it would not harm the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1Policy 2Policy 3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 88
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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