20-bedroom house in multiple occupation at Castlegate House Rest Home 49 Castlegate, Grantham

“The proposal is for a proposed change of use from a former Nursing Home Use Class C2 to a 20-bedroom House of Multiple Occupancy for up to 20 people Use Class Sui Generis.”

“The application site is a detached Grade 2 Listed former Nursing Home sited on Castlegate, in the town of Grantham. The former Nursing Home consists of an original town house fronting Castlegate and a two storey 1980s extension to the rear. The former Nursing Home has limited amenity space to the rear providing some vehicle parking and bin storage.”

“S24/0065 Change of use of former nursing home (Use Class C2) to a 25-bedroom home of multiple occupancy for up to 35 people (Use Class Sui Generis). Refused by delegated decision on the 29 th April 2024. Dismissed at Appeal APP/E2530/W/24/3347525”

“S24/1214 Listed Building application for a change of use of former nursing home (Use Class C2) to a 25-bedroom home of multiple occupancy for up to 35 people (Use Class Sui Generis) Refused by delegated decision on the 28 th August 2024. Dismissed at Appeal APP/E2530/Y/24/3347527”

“This application is classified as a Minor Application and it is therefore the duty of the Local Planning Authority to consider the surface water flood risk and drainage proposals for this planning application’. Lincolnshire County Council (Community Based Services) 5.3 No objections. Comments: ‘We currently have approximately 90 vacant beds for older people in Grantham and the home originally closed due to a lack of occupancy.”

“Historic England 5.6 No advice offered. SKDC Conservation Officer 5.7 No objections. Comments: ‘49 Castlegate Grantham is a Grade II listed building dating from the middle of the 18th Century. It consists of two-storey’s plus an attic with three gable dormers. The property features ashlar quoins, banding and lintels as well as a slate roof.”

“This application has been advertised in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement, and 7 letters of representation were received. The letters were objections, and this has been summarised below:”

“Would affect the quality of the Conservation Area • Residential amenity • Grantham House tourism site nearby • Anti-social behaviour and crime concerns • no parking provision for residents • near primary school and children are dropped off outside • overlooking from windows into neighbouring properties and their gardens • near to job centre • building is Grade 2 listed and this would harm the historic fabric and character • inadequate amenity for the occupants of the HMO •…”

“It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions:”

“Before the development hereby permitted is occupied, a Site Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Site Management Plan shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following details:”

“Before the development hereby permitted is occupied, a scheme of crime prevention measures shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”