Land at Mawsley, Land nr Barnwell Court, Mawsley, Kettering, NN14 1GY

outline planning application for residential development for 43 dwellings, allotments, outdoor play space for Mawsley Day Nursery and additional car parking for the Community Hall with access only considered

Authority: Kettering Borough Council *
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Dean S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not the proposal would deliver sustainable growth compatible with the development plan
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether or not the proposal would make suitable developer contributions

What decided it

The substantial and significant conflict of the proposal with detailed development plan policies controlling growth distribution, open countryside development and character/appearance, which was not outweighed by the benefits offered.

the benefits of the proposal, including affordable housing delivery, were outweighed by the substantial and significant conflicts with the development plan as a whole

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy RS1, Policy RS4, Policy 1, Policy 11, Policy 29, Policy 8, Policy 10, Policy 30, Policy HOU1

Judgments cited: Cherkley Campaign Ltd, R (on the application of) v Mole Valley DC & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 567; Tesco Stores Ltd v Dundee City Council [2012] UKSC 13

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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