Land to the R/O 119 High Street, Rushden, NN10 0NZ

Planning appeal 3269221 at Land to the R/O 119 High Street, Rushden, NN10 0NZ (East Northamptonshire District Council *) was dismissed on 7 June 2021 by Inspector Sargent J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the principle of accommodation of this size in this location and its impact on the viability of the town centre and its character and infrastructure.

the conversion and extension of store to the rear of shops to form a single dwelling within Class C3

Authority: East Northamptonshire District Council *
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Sargent J
Postcode: NN10 0NZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the principle of accommodation of this size in this location and its impact on the viability of the town centre and its character and infrastructure
whether it would fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rushden Conservation Area
whether it would create suitable living conditions for future occupiers
whether it would have a likely significant effect, whether alone or in combination with other plans and projects, on the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area (the SPA)

What decided it

The likely significant effect on the integrity of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SPA through increased visitor pressure, with no adequate mitigation secured, was the decisive factor in dismissing the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: JCS Policy 2JCS Policy 4(d)JCS Policy 8(b)(ii)JCS Policy 8(e)(i) & (ii)JCS Policy 12JCS Policy 30RNP Policy H4RNP Policy EN1

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