Building to the Rear of, 18 Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1FL

Planning appeal 3323520 at Building to the Rear of, 18 Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 1FL (Nottingham City Council) was dismissed on 23 January 2024 by Inspector Bromley N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not adequate living conditions would be created for future occupants of the proposal, with reference to privacy, outlook, external space, noise, and smells.

the conversion of a redundant parking structure to an apartment

Authority: Nottingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bromley N
Postcode: NG7 1FL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not adequate living conditions would be created for future occupants of the proposal, with reference to privacy, outlook, external space, noise, and smells
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The inadequate living conditions for future occupants, particularly regarding privacy, outlook, noise and odours from the proximity of habitable room windows to the adjacent walkway, outweighed the benefits of adding one dwelling to housing supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 10 of the Greater Nottingham Aligned Core Strategies Part 1 Local Plan 2014Policy DE1 of the Nottingham City Land and Planning Policies Development Plan Document Local Plan Part 2 2020Policy DE2 of the Nottingham City Land and Planning Policies Development Plan Document Local Plan Part 2 2020

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