Cenote, School Lane, Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3FD

Planning appeal 6001334 at Cenote, School Lane, Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3FD (Rushcliffe Borough Council) was allowed on 30 January 2026 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether conditions 2, 10 and 12 are reasonable and necessary in order to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Colston Bassett Conservation Area.

erection of new dwelling without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 19/02622/FUL, dated 14/02/2020

Authority: Rushcliffe Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith J
Postcode: NG12 3FD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether conditions 2, 10 and 12 are reasonable and necessary in order to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Colston Bassett Conservation Area

What decided it

The presence of comparable tall timber gates and doors at other properties within the same character area of the conservation area demonstrated that such features form an established and characteristic component, making conditions 2 and 10 unnecessary to preserve the character or appearance of the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 10 Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 1: Core Strategy 2014Policy 11 Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 1: Core Strategy 2014Policy 1 Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 2: Land and Planning Policies 2019Policy 28 Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 2: Land and Planning Policies 2019Policy D1 Colston Bassett Neighbourhood Plan 2021

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