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Dismissed2 July 20266004512

Garden Land to the Rear (North-East) of Olivants Cottage, Burton Lane, Whatton, NG13 9EQ

Planning appeal 6004512 at Garden Land to the Rear (North-East) of Olivants Cottage, Burton Lane, Whatton, NG13 9EQ (Rushcliffe) was dismissed on 2 July 2026 by Inspector Chris Baxter, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety with regards to access.

the erection of 1 no. dwelling with detached double garage

Authority
Rushcliffe
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Chris Baxter
Postcode
NG13 9EQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on highway safety with regards to access
  • The effect of the proposal in terms of flood risk
  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Whatton in the Vale Conservation Area
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties in terms of noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal fails the sequential test for flood risk and would have an adverse effect on highway safety regarding access, which together outweigh any benefits and compliance with other policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 1 of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 2Policy 2 of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 1Policy 17 of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 2Policy 11 of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 1Policy 28 of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 2Policy 10 of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 115Paragraph 174Paragraph 212

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