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Dismissed3 November 20253371708

17 Taunton Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0XE

Planning appeal 3371708 at 17 Taunton Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0XE (South Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 3 November 2025 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

change of use from residential to a mixed use of residential and dog grooming

Authority
South Kesteven District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Change of use
Inspector
Smith J
Postcode
PE10 0XE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 11 and 15 Taunton Road, with specific regard to noise and disturbance and privacy
  • whether it has been demonstrated the existing use of the appeal site is required

What decided it

The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants through noise, disturbance and privacy intrusion, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DE1Policy SP3Policy OS1

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