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Appeal Decision Site visit made on 8 September 2026 by P Eggleton BSc(Hons) MRTPI an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State Decision date: 22 September 2026 Appeal Ref: 6012364 Ashcroft, Louth Road, Wragby, Lincolnshire LN8 5PH • The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) against a refusal to grant planning permission. • The appeal is made by Dawn Graves against the decision of the East Lindsey District Council. • The application reference is 00220/26/FUL. • The development proposed is a shed. Decision 1. The appeal is dismissed. Main Issue 2. The main issue is the effect on the character and appearance of the area. Reasons 3. The shed has already been erected and is located in the front garden. It is a good quality structure set within a well maintained garden. There is a large protected tree close to the structure and other trees along this section of road. These, together with the front hedge and other landscaping in the immediate vicinity, ensure that the prominence of the structure is reduced, particularly in longer views. Its dark colour and materials also help in this regard. The wide verge and lack of pavement on this side of the road also reduce its prominence when passing on foot. 4. Despite the above, the shed, given its size and position, so close to the front boundary and well in front of the building line of these three dwellings, does detract from the character and appearance of these properties and the approach to the settlement. It represents an uncharacteristically prominent structure that is at odds with the layout of these houses. Further planting and allowing the hedge to grow could help to reduce its prominence further but this would not overcome my concern, particularly in the short to medium term. 5. The shed provides benefits with regard to storage and water collection, which are matters that weigh in its favour. 6. A number of other structures in the village have been referenced but those I was able to identify, do not have the same characteristics as this development. The prominence of vehicles to the fronts of houses, particularly those diagonally opposite, negatively contributes to the appearance of the area but those properties are of a very different character to the appeal dwelling and its two immediate Appeal Decision: 6012364 2 neighbours. These matters do not offer any significant weight in favour of the development. 7. Overall, the proposal results in conflict with Policy SP10 of the East Lindsey Local Plan 2018 as despite the quality of the materials, the building fails to maintain or enhance the character of the area due to its scale and position. As the policy is consistent with the design aspirations of the National Planning Policy Framework 2026, I afford it full weight. 8. Whilst I have had regard to all of the matters put forward, these are not sufficient to outweigh my concern or indicate that a decision contrary to the development plan should be reached. Whilst not raised as a concern by the council, I agree with the neighbouring resident that the structure is harmful with regard to the outlook from the front windows of the adjacent dwelling. This adds to my concern with regard to the character and appearance of the area. I therefore dismiss the appeal. Peter Eggleton INSPECTOR