Switchroom and substation at Northern Depot, Sutton in Ashfield

“V/2026/0276, ADC, Installation of Switchroom and Substation, Northern Depot, Station Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5HB”

“Overall, having regard to the limited scope of this application, it is considered that the proposed access roads from Dorothy Avenue and Delia Avenue are acceptable in planning terms. The proposal has been assessed having regard to its effects within Ashfield District and, on the basis of the submitted information and consultation responses, would not give rise to demonstrable harm to residential amenity, highway safety or the operation of the local highway network that…”

“Recommendation: Grant planning permission subject to conditions.”

“Highway Impacts • Cumulative impact on the Highway Network • Significant increase in comings and goings • Visibility at junctions • Likely to result in overspill parking • Hayden Lane used as a rat run • Impact residents accessing their drives • Impact of roadworks on the highway network • Transport statement does accurately reflect traffic…”

“Residential Amenity • Gedling Borough application but disturbance falls on Ashfield residents. • Additional noise and disturbance • Threat to children’s safety…”

“It was moved and seconded that conditional consent be granted, as per the officer’s recommendation contained in the report.”