Planning appeal decision
Field Reference Number 7108, Eakring Road, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8PZ
Planning appeal 3265876 at Field Reference Number 7108, Eakring Road, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8PZ (Newark & Sherwood District Council) was allowed on 23 June 2021 by Inspector Ford K, following an inquiry. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area with specific reference to density, design and landscaping.
a residential development of 103 dwellings and associated access and infrastructure
- Authority
- Newark & Sherwood District Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Inquiry
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Ford K
- Postcode
- NG22 8PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area with specific reference to density, design and landscaping.
- Whether the proposed housing mix will meet the housing needs in the area.
- Whether satisfactory living conditions would be created with particular regard to living space.
What decided it
The Inspector's conclusion that the scheme, on density, design, landscaping, housing mix and living conditions, complied with the relevant development plan policies and caused no material harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 3Core Policy 9Core Policy 1Spatial Policy 6Spatial Policy 7Policy Bi/MU/1Policy DM5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 109Paragraph 55Paragraph 73
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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