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Dismissed2 March 20263369949

207 London Road, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3HB

Planning appeal 3369949 at 207 London Road, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3HB (Newark & Sherwood District Council) was dismissed on 2 March 2026 by Inspector Simms S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers, particularly in respect of the adequacy of off-street parking arrangements.

change of use of existing family dwellinghouse (Class C3) into children's care home (Class C2)

Authority
Newark & Sherwood District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Simms S
Postcode
NG24 3HB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers, particularly in respect of the adequacy of off-street parking arrangements

What decided it

The inadequate off-street parking provision would result in increased on-street and footway parking that would harm the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers, contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Spatial Policy 7DM5

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