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Dismissed8 October 20266009122

41 Bow Fell, Rugby, CV21 1JF

Planning appeal 6009122 at 41 Bow Fell, Rugby, CV21 1JF (Rugby) was dismissed on 8 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity, in regard to BNG.

change of use from healthcare surgery (Class E) to church (Class F1), ground floor side extensions and first floor extensions, new parking area to rear and new drop kerb access to Bow Fell

Authority
Rugby
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
community-institutional
Postcode
CV21 1JF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity, in regard to BNG
  • highway safety, in particular regard to parking

What decided it

The proposal would likely have a harmful effect on biodiversity due to failure to satisfy the mandatory 10% BNG uplift requirement under Schedule 7A, conflicting with Policy NE1, and no material considerations justified a decision other than in accordance with the development plan.

The benefits of bringing a vacant building back into use and supporting local community needs were outweighed by the likely harmful effect on biodiversity and non-compliance with the mandatory BNG statutory provisions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy NE1Policy D2

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