- Decision
- dismissed, 27 August 2026
- Decided by
- Planning Inspector: Andrew Fulford
- Authority
- Rushcliffe (East Midlands)
- Appeal reference
- 6010993
- Application reference
- 26/00224/FUL
- Procedure
- written representations
- Development
- Detached garage and garden room (non-determination; partly built)
- Site context
- inside settlement
- Green Belt
- No
- Framework applied
- August 2026 NPPF
- Determinative policies
- P3
- Development plan policies
- Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 1 2014 Policy 10, Part 2 2019 Policy 1
- Main issues
- outlook of neighbours; character
Summary
Garden outbuilding, appealed for non-determination and dismissed because it would be "oppressive and overbearing" for the neighbouring garden at 13 Bradmore Avenue (DL ¶9). There was no character harm.
What made the difference
Length along the shared boundary. An earlier permitted outbuilding in the same corner was 4m shorter and was acceptable (DL ¶10).
Policy findings
Policy codes are those of the National Planning Policy Framework (August 2026) unless a development plan is named.
| Policy | Finding | Weight | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| P3 | fail | outbuilding along almost full side boundary of 13 Bradmore Avenue's garden, taller than fence — oppressive and overbearing (plan policies; Framework not cited on merits) (DL 9-12) | |
| DP3 | pass | subservient, set back, large plot (DL 13-16) |
Key facts
- 2021 permission for a smaller outbuilding (4m shorter) in the same corner (21/01997/FUL)
- Framework "not significantly amended" in relevant parts, so no consultation (DL 6)
Sources
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