Linden Lea School Lane, Colston Bassett, Nottingham, NG12 3FD

Planning appeal 3287418 at Linden Lea School Lane, Colston Bassett, Nottingham, NG12 3FD (Rushcliffe Borough Council) was allowed on 3 August 2022 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: NG12 3FD

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: 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)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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