7 Melton Court, Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7NW

Planning appeal 3301568 at 7 Melton Court, Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7NW (Rushcliffe Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 December 2022 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the erection of a 1 x 2-bedroomed apartment, (resubmission of 21/02262/FUL) at land to the rear of 7 Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire

Authority: Rushcliffe Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Berry A
Postcode: NG2 7NW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, in respect of light, privacy, outlook and parking
the living conditions of the future occupiers of the proposed dwelling, in respect of private amenity space and parking

What decided it

The proposed development would adversely affect the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the living conditions of both neighbouring occupiers and future occupiers due to poor design, lack of private amenity space, and significant massing impacts, contrary to the development plan and NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 10 of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 1: Core Strategy, adopted 2014Policy 1 of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 2: Land and Planning Policies, adopted 2019Policy 11 of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 2: Land and Planning Policies, adopted 2019

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