Planning appeal decision
128 High Street, Broughton, Brigg, DN20 0JR
Planning appeal 3373837 at 128 High Street, Broughton, Brigg, DN20 0JR (North Lincolnshire Council) was allowed on 22 December 2025 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the amendments on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
change of use from Public House to dwelling, including demolition of existing outbuilding at the Dog & Rat without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref PA/2021/1338, dated 30/11/2021
- Authority
- North Lincolnshire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- DN20 0JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the amendments on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
- the safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic
- the residential amenity of future occupants with regards to daylight, sunlight and outlook
What decided it
The 2m high timber fence harms the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area by creating an enclosed appearance inconsistent with the open, low-level boundary treatments prevalent in the area, and creates highway safety risks at the roundabout junction.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS1 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan (2003)Policy CS5 of the North Lincolnshire Core Strategy (2011)Policy T2 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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