Planning appeal decision
78 Cropwell Road, Radcliffe On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2JG
Planning appeal 6006419 at 78 Cropwell Road, Radcliffe On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2JG (Rushcliffe Borough Council) was allowed on 5 May 2026 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including the site.
Ground and first floor extensions and alterations to include: a ground floor utility room located between the garage and main building; and a first floor extension providing a new master suite above the existing snug and utility room
- Authority
- Rushcliffe Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Boughton A
- Postcode
- NG12 2JG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including the site
What decided it
The Council failed to demonstrate that the small numeric infringement of the design code would result in actual planning harm, and the contained nature of the proposal with its successful integration into the existing structure outweighed any technical breach.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 10 of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 1 (2014)Policy 1 of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 2 (2019)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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