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Dismissed4 February 20263366168

Land to the West of Westmoor Plantation, Scrafield, Mareham on the Hill, , Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6PA

Planning appeal 3366168 at Land to the West of Westmoor Plantation, Scrafield, Mareham on the Hill, , Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6PA (East Lindsey District Council) was dismissed on 4 February 2026 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the significance, including the setting, of the Registered Battlefield 'Battle of Winceby 1643'.

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Authority
East Lindsey District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector
Veevers A
Postcode
LN9 6PA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the significance, including the setting, of the Registered Battlefield 'Battle of Winceby 1643'
  • The character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the local road known as Scrafield Road

What decided it

The harm to the setting and significance of the Registered Battlefield 'Battle of Winceby 1643' was not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal, as the Framework requires clear and convincing justification for any harm to designated heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP11Policy SP10Policy SP23
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 189Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215Paragraph 218

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