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Dismissed14 August 20266004230

Corner Cottage, Main Road, West Keal, PE23 4BE

Planning appeal 6004230 at Corner Cottage, Main Road, West Keal, PE23 4BE (East Lindsey) was dismissed on 14 August 2026 by Inspector Richard Gilbert, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area.

for the erection of dormer dwelling (self build or custom build)

Authority
East Lindsey
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Richard Gilbert
Postcode
PE23 4BE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area

What decided it

The significant detrimental effect on character and appearance caused by the dwelling appearing isolated within a visual break in the built form would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of a single dwelling in the context of housing supply shortfall.

The adverse impact on character and appearance would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of housing delivery and sustainable location, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP4Policy SP25Clause 2 of Policy SP4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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