Planning appeal decision
Manor Cottage, Wiseton Road, Clayworth, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9AB
Planning appeal 3363095 at Manor Cottage, Wiseton Road, Clayworth, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9AB (Bassetlaw District Council) was allowed on 3 November 2025 by Inspector Mayes C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including the Clayworth Conservation Area, with particular regard to the location within the settlement.
a single storey self-build dwelling including new access
- Authority
- Bassetlaw District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Mayes C
- Postcode
- DN22 9AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including the Clayworth Conservation Area, with particular regard to the location within the settlement
What decided it
The proposed development would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and comply with the development plan policies regarding location, design quality and heritage conservation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ST1Policy ST2Policy ST33Policy ST35Policy ST40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 57Paragraph 58
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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