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Allowed13 May 20263375449

20 Market Place, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7SR

Planning appeal 3375449 at 20 Market Place, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7SR (North Kesteven District Council) was allowed on 13 May 2026 by Inspector Raygen Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the fascia sign on visual amenity having regard to its location on a listed building and within the Sleaford Conservation Area.

Installation of a fascia sign and painting of external window frames and front door sage green

Authority
North Kesteven District Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other minor developments
Inspector
Raygen Z
Postcode
NG34 7SR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the fascia sign on visual amenity having regard to its location on a listed building and within the Sleaford Conservation Area
  • The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building, the setting of nearby listed buildings and the character and appearance of the Sleaford Conservation Area

What decided it

The fascia sign, although not in accordance with the North Kesteven Shopfront Design Guide, was not harmful to the significance of listed buildings or visual amenity and preserved the character and appearance of the Sleaford Conservation Area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S53Policy S57Policy SS55

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