Cheverals, Hockerton Road, Hockerton, Southwell, NG25 0PW

proposed residential development for up to four dwellings

Authority: Newark and Sherwood
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: NG25 0PW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the appeal site would be a suitable location for residential development having regard to its location, the proposed land use and the amount of development

What decided it

The appeal site's location in open countryside a considerable distance from the village with no safe pedestrian access to services and facilities makes it an unsuitable location for residential development that would harmfully conflict with the spatial strategy directing development to sustainable locations, and this harm significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited housing benefits even with the shortfall in five-year supply.

the conflict with the spatial strategy and the harm from encouraging car-borne travel significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited housing supply benefits and economic contributions, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply

Framework references: 11, 73, 83, 110

Plan policies cited: Spatial Policy 1, Spatial Policy 3, Policy DM8

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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