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Allowed31 July 20266007853

Land Adj; Church Lane, Underwood, NG16 5FS

Planning appeal 6007853 at Land Adj; Church Lane, Underwood, NG16 5FS (Ashfield) was allowed on 31 July 2026 by Inspector Paul Thompson, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is necessary having regard to the potential risk to the environment and human health from contamination.

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Authority
Ashfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Paul Thompson
Postcode
NG16 5FS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the condition is necessary having regard to the potential risk to the environment and human health from contamination

What decided it

The extensive investigation work already undertaken, combined with professional advice from environmental consultants and the Environmental Health Officer confirming that further intrusive investigation was neither proportionate nor necessary, demonstrated that the original condition's requirement for additional boreholes was not justified by evidence or uncertainty.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 196

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