Land South of Morkery Lane, Castle Bytham, Grantham, NG33 4SP

Planning appeal 6007403 at Land South of Morkery Lane, Castle Bytham, Grantham, NG33 4SP (South Kesteven) was dismissed on 11 September 2026 by Inspector A Fulford, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the setting of Castle Bytham Conservation Area.

Proposed residential development for up to 3 dwellings (outline permission, all matters reserved)

Authority: South Kesteven
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: A Fulford
Postcode: NG33 4SP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the setting of Castle Bytham Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would not be physically well-related to the existing settlement as required by Policy S5 of the Framework because it would detract from the attractive rural setting of Castle Bytham and harm the setting of the Conservation Area, and the modest housing and economic benefits would not substantially outweigh this adverse effect.

The modest benefits of housing supply and economic benefits would not substantially outweigh the identified adverse effects to the Conservation Area setting and character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP4Policy EN1Policy EN6Policy DE1
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy S3Policy S5Policy HE6

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