Two dwellings and extensions at 16 And 18 Market Place, Folkingham

“1 Description of Site 1.1 The application site comprises of Nos. 16 and 18 Market Place in Folkingham, formerly a single residential property that has been divided into two residential properties and has been occupied as such. The building is a 3 storey Grade II listed building, that has been extended several times, including a single storey side porch extension and 3 x rear extensions which range from single storey to two-storey in scale.”

“In the case of applications for existing use, if a local planning authority has no evidence itself, nor any from others, to contradict or otherwise make the applicant's version of events less than probable, there is no good reason to refuse the application, provided the applicant's evidence alone is sufficiently precise and unambiguous to justify the grant of a certificate on the balance of probability.”

“Therefore, it can be established that the subdivision of the properties happened in excess of the 10 years required to be immune from enforcement action and would also be a lawful development. There is no further evidence that would suggest otherwise and therefore, the local planning authority is of the view that all the development included within the description of works are lawful development based of the time of their completion and subsequent immunity from…”

“Whether the proposed works would enhance the building from its current condition. • Clarification was sought around the 10-year rule in terms of enforcement.”

“The Principal Development Management Planner highlighted that the Lawful Development Certificate dealt with the extensions and any development elements of the application. The Listed Building Consent dealt with the retrospective elements of the application and also works that were being proposed in terms of enhancing the building.”

“It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT the lawful development certificate.”