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Dismissed29 August 20253365469

Land to the West of Ashley House, Sunnyside, Worksop, S81 7LN

Planning appeal 3365469 at Land to the West of Ashley House, Sunnyside, Worksop, S81 7LN (Bassetlaw District Council) was dismissed on 29 August 2025 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the protected trees.

the closure of the existing private car park and the erection of three town houses with associated parking and private amenity

Authority
Bassetlaw District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Barnes D
Postcode
S81 7LN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposed development on the protected trees
  • The safety of other highway users

What decided it

The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to protected trees T3 and T4, particularly through inadequate mitigation for their loss and the lack of demonstrated viability of protective measures during construction.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ST39Policy ST53

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