Shopfront replacement at 6 High Street, Grantham

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by South Kesteven Planning Committee on 28 Aug 2025.

S25/0760Approved

What was proposed

The application sought to replace the existing glass shopfront with a black painted aluminium frame and new single glazing.

“Description of Proposals 2.1 The proposal seeks planning permission for alterations to the existing frontage, replacing the existing shop front with a black painted aluminium frame and new single glazing.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The former bank is a three-storey positive unlisted building in the town centre and conservation area, adjoining a grade I listed hotel.

“Description of Site 1.1 The application site is the former Halifax bank, known as 6 High Street, Grantham. It is within the Grantham Town Centre area, and is also within the Grantham Conservation Area. The site also adjoins the grade I listed Angel and Royal Hotel. The site secured planning permission in September 2024 under planning reference no.”

Officer report

Public representations

No letters of public representation were received.

“Representations Received 4.1 The application was advertised in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement and no letters of public representation have been received.”

Officer report

Members’ views

Members said the application would improve the existing building.

“During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on the following:”

“Members felt the application would be an improvement to the existing building.”

Minutes

The vote

The proposal was proposed, seconded and agreed, with 15 recorded before the decision to grant permission.

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

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to conditions covering commencement, approved plans, materials and joinery details.

“Before any part of the development hereby permitted is brought into use, the joinery shall be implemented as shown in the submitted joinery details unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved joinery details are as follows: i. Glazing and Joinery Plan – received 29/07/25 ii. Commercial Framing System (prepared by Kestral Aluminium Systems) – received 29/07/25”

Minutes

Sources

  • South Kesteven Planning Committee minutes, 28 August 2025
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of South Kesteven's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Date
Thursday 28 August 2025
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)
Application
The application (council website)

This committee's year

14 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 1 against officer advice.

Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.

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