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Dismissed19 June 20266003527

15 Spring Gardens, Gainsborough, DN21 2AY

Planning appeal 6003527 at 15 Spring Gardens, Gainsborough, DN21 2AY (West Lindsey) was dismissed on 19 June 2026 by Inspector R Walker, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves the listed buildings or their settings (County Court Building Grade II*, Police Station, Britannia Works and 35-37 Spring Gardens all Grade II) and any features of special architectural or historic interest which they possess and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Gainsborough Britannia Works Conservation Area.

planning application to erect boundary fence, brick built pillars and gate to the front of property

Authority
West Lindsey
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
other
Inspector
R Walker
Postcode
DN21 2AY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development preserves the listed buildings or their settings (County Court Building Grade II*, Police Station, Britannia Works and 35-37 Spring Gardens all Grade II) and any features of special architectural or historic interest which they possess and whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Gainsborough Britannia Works Conservation Area

What decided it

The public benefits of the development do not outweigh the great weight given to the less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S53Policy S57Policy NPP6Policy NPP18
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 214Paragraph 215

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