®Planning appeal decision
17 Walker Avenue, Grimsby, DN33 2LL
Planning appeal 6008114 at 17 Walker Avenue, Grimsby, DN33 2LL (North East Lincolnshire) was allowed on 5 August 2026 by Inspector Darren Hendley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for its future occupiers by way of internal space and layout, and the provision of outdoor amenity space.
the change of use from dwelling house (C3) to Children's Care Home (C2) for 2 children
- Authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- community-institutional
- Inspector
- Darren Hendley
- Postcode
- DN33 2LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for its future occupiers by way of internal space and layout, and the provision of outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The property's size, layout, and outdoor space would provide suitable and functional accommodation for a Children's Care Home with two children in occupation, meeting the identified needs even if those needs prove complex.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 5 of the North East Lincolnshire Local Plan 2013 to 2032 (2018)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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