202 Mansfield Road, SELSTON, NG16 6BB

Authority: Ashfield
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: NG16 6BB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal's incongruous siting and prominence at the road junction would unacceptably and significantly harm the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with the development plan and Framework policies requiring development to respond to local character and context.

The benefits of the proposal (local economic benefits during construction and delivery of a family dwelling) were substantially outweighed by the adverse effects on character and appearance when assessed against the Framework's decision-making policies.

Plan policies cited: Policy NP2 of the Jacksdale, Underwood, Selston Tomorrow (JUS-t) Neighbourhood Plan (2017-2032), Policy ST1 of the Ashfield Local Plan Review (2002), Policy HG5 of the Ashfield Local Plan Review (2002)

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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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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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