Planning appeal decision
Clematis Cottage, Main Road, Shelton, NG23 5JL
Planning appeal 3297700 at Clematis Cottage, Main Road, Shelton, NG23 5JL (Rushcliffe Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 November 2022 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing dwelling and garage and erection of a replacement dwelling and garage (Self-Build) with associated landscaping and access works
- Authority
- Rushcliffe Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- NG23 5JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Effect of the proposal on the transition to a low carbon future
What decided it
The proposal would lead to significant harm to the character and appearance of the countryside through its excessive scale, bulk, and suburban design, conflicting with development plan policies and the Framework's requirements to conserve the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy policy 10Local Plan Part 2 policy 22Core Strategy policy 1
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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