Planning appeal decision
St Martins Glebe, Pinfold Lane, St Martins, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2LS
Planning appeal 6001484 at St Martins Glebe, Pinfold Lane, St Martins, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2LS (South Kesteven District Council) was dismissed on 1 April 2026 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
proposed part demolition of house & garage with proposed two storey extension, new garage and remodelling
- Authority
- South Kesteven District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark L
- Postcode
- PE9 2LS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The removal of the pitched roof and replacement with a parapet flat roof design would significantly change the character of the roofscape, making the remodelled dwelling appear discordant with its immediate surroundings and failing to respect local distinctiveness.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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.
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