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Dismissed21 August 20253368521

32 Alford Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6GJ

Planning appeal 3368521 at 32 Alford Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6GJ (Rushcliffe Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 August 2025 by Inspector Dale A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed loft conversion upon the character and visual amenities of the host building and the wider area.

described on the application form as: “Erection of a single storey side and rear extension and erection of loft conversion including hip to gable to rear and side dormers

Authority
Rushcliffe Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Dale A
Postcode
NG2 6GJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed loft conversion upon the character and visual amenities of the host building and the wider area

What decided it

The proposed loft conversion would cause unacceptable harm to the character and visual amenities of the host building and wider area through its excessive bulk, poor design integration and failure to respect the original dwelling's appearance, in conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 10 (Design and Enhancing Local Identity) of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 1: Core StrategyPolicy 1 (Development Requirements) of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 2: Land and Planning Policies

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