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Allowed7 February 20243325230

Beacon Baptist Church, Birchfield Road/Firbeck Road, Arnold, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8BB

Planning appeal 3325230 at Beacon Baptist Church, Birchfield Road/Firbeck Road, Arnold, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8BB (Gedling Borough Council) was allowed on 7 February 2024 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The suitability of the development, with regard to the exploration of alternative uses for the premises and the availability of other premises for users.

residential development (outline) (to include demolition of existing site buildings)

Authority
Gedling Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cooper P
Postcode
NG5 8BB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The suitability of the development, with regard to the exploration of alternative uses for the premises and the availability of other premises for users

What decided it

The building's long vacancy, unsuccessful marketing, water damage, asbestos presence, and the availability of alternative community facilities within 3km satisfied the criteria in Policy LPD56 for loss of community facilities, making residential development acceptable.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LPD56

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