Two flats and two bungalows at 7 Nottingham Road, Trowell

“The application is brought to the Committee at the request of Cllr Pringle due to public interest in the application. Purpose of the Report 1.1 The application seeks planning permission to demolish the existing cottage and construct three buildings to provide two flats within one two storey building, and two detached bungalows along with parking and new access. 2.”

“The application seeks to change the location of the vehicular access to the south of the site, adjacent to the boundary with 5 Nottingham Road and the existing access will be stopped up and replacement hedge planted. Following the demolition of the dwelling two detached bungalows will be created with amenity space and parking, positioned to the rear of the site.”

“The application site is located within a residential area of Trowell, screened from the highway by the mature hedgerow. The dwelling is currently vacant and is set to the north of the site with an area of hardstanding/turning area located directly on the south of the dwelling. There is a garden located to the west of the dwelling that is enclosed and private. To the south of the site lies the existing vehicular access and an area of grass.”

“To the north of the site lies the carpark for the Festival Inn and dwellings on Festival Crescent with the garden area of 6 Festival Crescent running along the north eastern boundary of the site. To the east lies Budgens convenience store (previously Walker of Trowell fishing and shooting shop). To the south on the opposite side of the road there are two storey dwellings with parking and gardens to the principal elevation.”

“Planning Committee 10 September 2025 3.1 78/00660/FUL and 88/00695/FUL both are extensions and alterations to the dwelling to create conservatory and extensions. Both were approved and implemented.”

“The proposed development is of an acceptable design and would provide four additional dwellings within an established village. The scheme is of a suitable design and in keeping with the area, would have limited impact on neighbour amenity and transport network whilst providing 10% BNG gain within the stie.”

“It is concluded that, having regard to the relevant policies of the Local Plan, national planning guidance and to all other material considerations including the Public Sector Equality and comments raised in representations received, the development is unacceptable and that there are no circumstances which otherwise would justify the granting of permission.”

“Broxtowe Borough Council Environmental Health Department has raised no objections but requested conditions for contaminated land due to the site being within 250m of a historic landfill site and a Construction Environmental Management Plan.”

“Nottinghamshire County Council Highways Authority (HA) were consulted and requested changes to the access, visibility splay and bin provision. An amended plan 3659-01C has overcome the concerns raised. Conditions to…”

“Trowell is a small rural village and the destruction of the perfectly habitable cottage is not in the best interest of the village; • Flats and parking are totally out of character of the village; • Entrance/exit to the property is on a very busy road just along from a bend and the entrance/exits will be adding to the already busy traffic in this location; • Too close to the boundary and would be over bearing and loss of light and the upper floors would give rise for…”

“Planning Committee 10 September 2025 • The creation of gardens would be used as play areas for children and would be noisy and gardens would be used to have BBQ and these could go into the evenings/nights/early mornings and would be very noisy; • The creation of the flats would have an impact on mental health/sleep; • Visitors would end up parking on the pavement; • Decrease the value of bungalow and impact on retirement; • The school is at full capacity and local GP can’t…”

“The Committee gave consideration to all representations before it, with the debate covering loss of amenity, road safety concerns, and the aesthetic character of the area.”

“The meeting was momentarily adjourned at 18:41 while several members momentarily left the Chamber before returning.”

“Councillor Pringle requested that this application be brought before the Committee.”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be approved.”