®Planning appeal decision
Linden Lea School Lane, Colston Bassett, NOTTINGHAM, NG12 3FD
single storey rear extension and a two storey side extension to existing house
- Authority
- Rushcliffe Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Russell M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposals in each of Appeals A, B and C would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Colston Bassett Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposals in Appeals B and C on protected species
What decided it
For Appeals B and C, the failure to provide ecological survey evidence to demonstrate that Great Crested Newts would not be harmed was an overriding concern that could not be overcome by other material considerations, as statutory obligations require establishment of protected species presence before permission is granted.
Framework references: 199, 200, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy 10 (Design and Enhancing Local Identity), Policy 11 (Historic Environment), Policy 17 (Biodiversity), Policy 1 (Development Requirements), Policy 28 (Conserving and Enhancing Heritage Assets), Policy 38 (Non-Designated Biodiversity Assets and the Wider Ecological Network), Policy D1 (Design), Policy ENV 3 (Biodiversity and Wildlife Corridors)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.