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Dismissed25 July 20253363003

Ex Lnaact House, Bentley Drive,, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN4 2QW

Planning appeal 3363003 at Ex Lnaact House, Bentley Drive,, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, LN4 2QW (North Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 25 July 2025 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area.

the change of use from office (Class E) to 8 self-contained flats (Class C3) along with minor external alterations and extensions to facilitate the new use

Authority
North Kesteven District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Greenwood L
Postcode
LN4 2QW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area
  • The safety and living conditions of future occupiers of the flats

What decided it

The detail of the proposal conflicts with the development plan due to unacceptable harm to character and appearance and inadequate safety and living conditions for future occupiers, which cannot be adequately addressed through conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S53 of the Central Lincolnshire Local PlanPolicy 2 of the Bracebridge Heath Neighbourhood Development Plan 2020-2040
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 61Paragraph 115Paragraph 124

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