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Allowed20 October 20253366825

4 Hollinwell Close, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8NE

Planning appeal 3366825 at 4 Hollinwell Close, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8NE (Ashfield District Council) was allowed on 20 October 2025 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed change of use on parking and highway safety.

a wooden outbuilding for use of dog grooming on a one to one basis and teeth cleaning

Authority
Ashfield District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Savage K
Postcode
NG17 8NE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed change of use on parking and highway safety
  • The effect of the proposed change of use on the character of the area

What decided it

The limited, sporadic nature of the dog grooming business combined with enforceable conditions controlling its operation would prevent material harm to highway safety and residential character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ST1(c) of the Ashfield Local Plan Review (November 2002)Policy ST1(b) of the Ashfield Local Plan Review (November 2002)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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