2-4 Castlegate House, Colwick Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5FR

two storey rear extension to create two additional apartments

Authority: Rushcliffe Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Cowley R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area
Whether or not the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, having particular regard to outlook and the provision of outdoor amenity space
Whether or not the proposed development provides adequate car parking provision and the effect of this on highway safety

What decided it

The proposal fails on all three main issues: it harms character and appearance, provides inadequate living conditions for future occupiers due to poor outlook, and provides insufficient car parking provision without justification.

Plan policies cited: Policy 1 of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 2: Land and Planning Policies, Policy 11 of the Local Plan

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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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