Logistics and distribution buildings at Land Off A1, North Junction West Of A1, North Off A57, Worksop

What was proposed

The hybrid application sought a full logistics building and outline permission for phased B8 development, with infrastructure, access and supporting works.

“Application Reference 24/01186/FUL Site Address Land Off A1, North Junction, West Of A1, North Off A57, Worksop Proposal Hybrid Planning Application Comprising: Full planning Application for a Logistics and Distribution Building (Use Class B8) with Ancillary Offices and Buildings, along with Associated Highways, Drainage and Utilities Infrastructure Including a New Vehicle, Pedestrian and Cycle Access from the A57, Landscaping, Earthworks and Temporary Earthworks and…”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site comprises six arable fields beside the A1/A57 junction, with woodland, hedgerows, infrastructure and nearby heritage and landscape assets.

“Prior to the submission of the application the Council were requested to provide a scoping opinion to define the significant environmental issues that the Environmental Statement had to address. SITE CONTEXT 3.1 The Site comprises six arable fields separated by tree belts and hedgerows, situated adjacent to the A1/ A57 junction at the eastern gateway to Worksop.”

“The lowest parts of the Site lie along the northern boundary of the Site, at approximately 35 metres. Apart from the Top Wood / Great Whin Covert Local Wildlife Site, the Site is not covered by any designations. The immediate context to the Site is notably constrained by the undulating landform and extensive woodland cover within this part of Sherwood.”

Officer report

Planning history and allocation

No earlier planning applications relate to the site, which is allocated for employment uses with a developable area of 118.7 hectares.

“Addendum 2021 - BDC Draft BNG SPD - BDC Draft Planning Obligations SPD - BDC Daft Trees and Development SPD 6.0 RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY 6.1 There are no historical planning applications relating to the development of this site. However, the Site is allocated for employment uses (siteSEM001) in Local Plan Policy ST6 with a developable area of 118.7 hectares.”

Officer report

Public objections

Two objections raised concerns about landscape, farmland, jobs, building scale, light, noise, traffic, visual effects, wildlife and habitat.

“Loss of natural landscape and mature trees. • Loss of high-quality farmland • Sceptical about quality of jobs created • Development will dominate the landscape • Out of scale due to height of structures • Light pollution • Noise pollution • Increased Traffic • Visual amenity impact • Detrimental to wildlife and habitat…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent spoke in support of the application during public participation.

Members’ consideration

Members asked material and non-material questions, which the Head of Planning and Place addressed, before the Chair summarised the debate.

“Members asked several material and non-material questions during the debate. These questions and comments were addressed by the Head of Planning and Place.”

“In conclusion, the Chair summarised the debate.”

Minutes

The committee decision

The committee resolved to grant planning permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement.

“Recommendation of the Head of Planning and Place: Grant Planning Permission Subject to Conditions and Section 106 Agreement.”

“Committee Decision Resolved that: Grant Planning Permission Subject to Conditions and a Section 106 Agreement.”

Minutes