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

erection of free range egg production poultry unit with ancillary structures and hardstanding

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

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.

Framework references: 11, 189, 212, 213, 215, 218

Plan policies cited: Policy SP11, Policy SP10, Policy SP23

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