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Dismissed29 August 20253367658

8 Cedar Close, Skegby, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 3FG

Planning appeal 3367658 at 8 Cedar Close, Skegby, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 3FG (Ashfield District Council) was dismissed on 29 August 2025 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the erection of a single storey side extension and Change of Use to residential and dog grooming business

Authority
Ashfield District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Barnes D
Postcode
NG17 3FG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed dog grooming business use would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding residential area through increased traffic and customer activity, and key operational restrictions would be difficult to enforce through conditions.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy ST1

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