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Dismissed2 March 20263368333

Fulbeck Heights, Pottergate Road, Fulbeck , Lincolnshire , NG32 3HW

Planning appeal 3368333 at Fulbeck Heights, Pottergate Road, Fulbeck , Lincolnshire , NG32 3HW (South Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 2 March 2026 by Inspector Cullen F, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the quality of the proposed design would be exceptional so as to accord with national policy concessions to the presumption against new homes in this location.

single occupancy new build dwelling of 2 stories not exceeding 9m in height

Authority
South Kesteven District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cullen F
Postcode
NG32 3HW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the quality of the proposed design would be exceptional so as to accord with national policy concessions to the presumption against new homes in this location
  • the proposed development's effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed dwelling failed to meet the high bar of 'exceptional' design quality required by NPPF paragraph 84(e) and was found to cause harm to the character and appearance of the area, which was not outweighed by the benefits even under the tilted balance.

the adverse impacts of granting permission, including significant weight harms from conflict with Policy SP5 and harm to character and appearance, would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited/moderate housing and self-build benefits, limited economic benefits and significant environmental benefits

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP5Policy DE1Policy EN1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 84Paragraph 139Paragraph 138Paragraph 212Paragraph 11
Judgments
Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney (2018); Bernard Wheatcroft v Secretary of State for the Environment (1982)

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