Roof safety rails at Rushcliffe Borough Council Rushcliffe Arena, West Bridgford
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Rushcliffe Planning Committee on 11 Jun 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought permanent safety rails and stair access between roof elevations to support maintenance of a solar system.
“Proposal Safety rails on roof and stair access between roof elevations…”
“The proposed development comprises safety rails on the roof and stair access between roof elevations.”
Officer report
The site
The proposal concerned a modern leisure centre and council-office building with parking and outdoor space, near leisure facilities and residential areas.
“The application relates to Rushcliffe Arena, a relatively modern single & two storey building which accommodates a leisure/sports centre and council offices, with associated parking and outdoor space.”
“The David Lloyd leisure complex is adjacent to the north east, and there are late 20th and early 21st century residential areas to the north west, east and west of the site.”
Officer report
Relevant history
A prior approval allowed a 477kWp solar photovoltaic system on the arena roof, including safety access equipment.
“26/00496/PA14J - Prior approval for installation of a 477kWp solar photovoltaic system on the roof of Rushcliffe arena, including supply and fit of solar panels, safety access equipment, inverters, switching gear and associated cabling - Prior approval not required.”
Officer report
Consultation response
A ward councillor initially queried roof access security, then supported the application after receiving further information and a mock-up; no other comments were received.
“One Ward Councillor (Cllr Phillips) originally queried how the stairs would be secured against ASB from anyone wanting to reach the roof of the arena. Subsequently, comments and a mock-up was provided by the applicant and Cllr Phillips confirmed his support of the application.”
Officer report
The proposed condition
The permission required the development to follow the approved plans and listed drawings and documents.
“The development hereby permitted must be carried out strictly in accordance with the following approved plan(s)/drawings/documents: • EGE-RALC-HEP 3 Elevation plan (15.04.2026) • EGE-RALC-HRP 4 Roof plan (15.04.2026) • Site location plan (17.04.2026) • KC63517 Rev 1 KATT Vertical Parapet Ladder (15.04.2026) • KC63515 Rev 1 KATT Vertical Parapet Ladder (15.04.2026)”
“NOTES TO APPLICANT Biodiversity Gain Condition The development granted by this notice must not begin unless: (a) a Biodiversity Gain Plan has been submitted to the planning authority, and (b) the planning authority has approved the plan, or (c) the development is exempt from the biodiversity gain condition…”
Officer report
The committee decision
Planning permission was granted subject to the conditions set out in the report.
“26/00689/REG3 - Safety rails on roof and stair access between roof elevations - Rushcliffe Borough Council, Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire…”
“PLANNING PERMISSION BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET OUT IN THE REPORT PUBLISHED WITH THE AGENDA”
Minutes
Sources
- Rushcliffe Planning Committee minutes, 11 June 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Rushcliffe's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- Rushcliffe Planning Committee
- Council
- Rushcliffe
- Date
- Thursday 11 June 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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- Agenda and papers (council website)
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This committee's year
10 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 2 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.