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Dismissed23 October 20266008683

Scunthorpe Compressor Station, Butterwick Road, Messingham, DN17 3PN

Planning appeal 6008683 at Scunthorpe Compressor Station, Butterwick Road, Messingham, DN17 3PN (North Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 23 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Willow Farm and Catchwater Farm with particular regard to noise.

the use of former National Grid Compressor Station (Use Class Sui Generis) and surrounding agricultural land to Airsoft outdoor activity centre (Use Class F2 Outdoor Leisure), including siting of 3 no. storage trailers and 2 no. touring caravans

Authority
North Lincolnshire Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
leisure-sport
Postcode
DN17 3PN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Willow Farm and Catchwater Farm with particular regard to noise
  • Whether the development poses safety and hazard concerns without appropriate mitigation

What decided it

The repeated and ongoing nature of patron activity including shouting during evening operating hours would erode the tranquillity and quiet enjoyment of nearby dwellings, causing unacceptable harm to living conditions that substantially outweighed the economic benefits.

The economic benefits from job creation and establishment of a business in rural areas were substantially outweighed by the adverse impacts on residents' living conditions, particularly in the evening, on operation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS5 of the Core StrategyPolicy DS1 of the Local PlanPolicy DS11 of the Local PlanPolicy DS9 of the Local Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy S5Policy P3

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