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Allowed13 June 20253360408

Vacu Lug Traction Tyres Ltd, Gonerby Road, Grantham , Lincolnshire, NG31 8HE

Planning appeal 3360408 at Vacu Lug Traction Tyres Ltd, Gonerby Road, Grantham , Lincolnshire, NG31 8HE (South Kesteven District Council) was allowed on 13 June 2025 by Inspector Hendley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to open space.

the ‘construction of new retail units and associated car parking, access and servicing on an existing redundant overflow car park. ’

Authority
South Kesteven District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Hendley D
Postcode
NG31 8HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to open space
  • Highway safety by way of parking
  • Whether any harm is outweighed by the benefits of the proposal

What decided it

The substantial benefits arising from employment generation, provision of convenience retail services, and effective re-use of previously developed land outweighed the moderate harm to character and appearance from partial loss of open space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy E4Policy OS1Policy DE1Policy ID2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12Paragraph 116

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