®Planning appeal decision
105 High Streett, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0NZ
demolition of existing public house (class C4) and erection of three- storey building to a mixed use consisting of 2-retail (class E), 2 offices (class E & 10 two bedroom apartments with associated access, car parking, refuse storage & landscaping
- Authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Robbie G
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers of the proposed apartments, with particular regard to the provision of external amenity space and outlook
- The provision of affordable housing
- The effects of the proposed development on the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area (SPA)
- Whether or not the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rushden Conservation Area
- Surface water drainage
What decided it
The absence of any external amenity space or private balconies for the residential units, combined with poor outlook dominated by car parking and the failure to secure affordable housing provision and SPA mitigation, meant the scheme failed to meet the living conditions and housing policy requirements despite its conservation area benefits.
Framework references: 66
Plan policies cited: ENLP2 Policy EN2, ENLP2 Policy EN11, JCS Policy 8, JCS Policy 30, JCS Policy 4, JCS Policy 5
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.