Nine-home caravan site at 212 Nottingham Road, Hucknall

Earlier applications

Earlier applications included a conditional consent for a self-build dwelling, a withdrawn dwelling proposal and two refused housing schemes.

“V/2025/0103- Demolition of Existing Bungalow and Construction of a Self-Build Two Storey Dwelling - Conditional Consent…”

“V/2024/0354- Demolition of Existing Bungalow and Construction of New Dwelling. – Withdrawn…”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended refusal because the proposal harmed Green Belt openness, local character, neighbouring amenity and biodiversity assessment requirements.

“Overall, refusal is recommended for the proposed change of use and siting of nine mobile homes and site managers office. The proposal results in an intensive form of development within a Green Belt and the cu would result in an overdevelopment of the site. Furthermore, the proposal fails to respect the character and appearance of surrounding dwellinghouses.”

“By reason of the number of mobile homes proposed, their siting within the rear of the site, the constrained layout and the use of the access alongside neighbouring properties, the development would result in an unacceptable intensification of activity causing noise and disturbance, light spill, overlooking and perceived loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers.”

Officer report

What consultees said

Highways had no objection subject to access works, while environmental health requested licensing and safety measures and ecology sought updated information.

“ADC Environmental Health Residential: No objection in principle to the proposed development, subject to compliance with caravan site licensing requirements, relevant British Standards, and the provision of adequate amenities, spacing, and fire safety measures. The proposal falls within the definition of a caravan site under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960, and as such, a Caravan Site Licence will be required prior to occupation.”

“Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) Highways: 23/04/2026- the current vehicular access and dropped crossing arrangement at Nottingham Road is considered inadequate for two-way vehicle flow and given this the dropped crossing must be widened to accommodate such movements. First 10m of driveway needs access width of 5.5m. Detailed drawings showing the access improvements must be provided together with adequate parking for the existing dwelling (no.”

Officer report

What residents said

There were 148 objections covering appearance, amenity, highways, biodiversity, crime, services, drainage, waste and other concerns, alongside one supporting comment.

“Resident comment- 148 objections on the following grounds:”

“Other • Anti-social behaviour and crime • No security measures • Pollution • Pressure on local amenities and services • Strain on utilities – drainage • Waste management and refuge collection • Already a caravan park at Bestwood Road • Reduction in land values and property enjoyment • Lack of justification • Potential businesses ran from the site – necessity of site office • Intentions of applicant to comply with any decision • Lack of clear communication in terms of…”

Officer report

Who spoke

A representative of objectors and the applicant addressed the committee, after which members could clarify points raised.

Why consideration was deferred

Members deferred the application to obtain information about the existing sheds and establish where the Green Belt classification begins on the site.

“It was moved and seconded that the application be deferred until the October 2026 Committee meeting, to enable officers to obtain additional information from the Applicant in respect of the current use of existing sheds and to ascertain where the greenbelt classification commences on site.”

Minutes