The Old Barn, North Willingham, Lincolnshire, LN8 3RN

Planning appeal 3368512 at The Old Barn, North Willingham, Lincolnshire, LN8 3RN (West Lindsey District Council) was allowed on 8 December 2025 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, including the significance of the non-designated heritage asset and the landscape and scenic beauty of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape.

to replace the remaining 6 windows with black ash wood effect UP VC frames to match the window on the side elevation

Authority: West Lindsey District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Cowley R
Postcode: LN8 3RN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, including the significance of the non-designated heritage asset and the landscape and scenic beauty of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape

What decided it

The proposed windows, being of a style and material appropriate to the context and matching the existing replacement window, would not detract from the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset or harm the landscape and scenic beauty of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S62Policy S53Policy S57
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 189Paragraph 216

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