Planning appeal decision
2 Sedgewood Grove, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8FP
Planning appeal 3335677 at 2 Sedgewood Grove, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8FP (Nottingham City Council) was dismissed on 24 May 2024 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory accommodation for its future occupants, with regard to private amenity space.
the erection of dwelling to side of existing dwelling
- Authority
- Nottingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- NG11 8FP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory accommodation for its future occupants, with regard to private amenity space
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The limited size of the rear garden would not provide sufficient space for outdoor recreation and typical domestic garden activities, failing to meet the requirement for satisfactory accommodation for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategies Part 1 Local PlanPolicy DE1 of the Nottingham City Land and Planning Policies Development Plan DocumentPolicy TR1 of the Nottingham City Land and Planning Policies Development Plan DocumentPolicy DE2 of the Nottingham City Land and Planning Policies Development Plan Document
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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