®Planning appeal decision
White Hart Hotel, Bailgate, Lincoln, LN1 3AR
Planning appeal 6001777 at White Hart Hotel, Bailgate, Lincoln, LN1 3AR (City of Lincoln Council) was dismissed on 27 March 2026 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposals would preserve the Grade II listed building, White Hart Hotel, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
Construction of a new external roof terrace and frameless glass balustrade, formation of a new glazed screen and access doors to the roof terrace from the existing fourth floor private lounge accommodation. New internal steps and balustrade from the existing lounge to accommodate the change in levels. Removal of existing steel balcony to south/east elevation and removal of roof mounted water tower
- Authority
- City of Lincoln Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- LN1 3AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposals would preserve the Grade II listed building, White Hart Hotel, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the proposals would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lincoln Cathedral and City Centre Conservation Area
- The effect on the setting of the nearby listed buildings, including the Grade I listed Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle and Exchequergate
What decided it
The harm to the significance of designated heritage assets, particularly the Grade I listed Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln Castle and their historic relationship, was not outweighed by the public benefits offered, as the Framework requires great weight to be given to the conservation of heritage assets and clear and convincing justification for any harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- S53S57S58
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215Paragraph 58
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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