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PLANNING: Newstead ‘Glamping’ application refused by Gedling planners

Gedling Borough Council formally issued the refusal notice on December 22.

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Plans to erect 5no. glamping units, a bike store, recycling/waste facilities, parking/turning area with electric vehicle charging points together with associated footpaths and a water treatment plant and biodiversity enhancements in Newstead have been refused by Gedling Borough Council planners.

The planning application at Newstead Abbey Park, Nursery Gardens, Station Avenue, Newstead, NG15 8GE was submitted in August, 2023 by Glampitect Ltd acting as agent on behalf of the applicant, Northage of Pinxton.

A recommendation sheet dated December 22 authorised by the Planning Delivery Manager / Principal Planning Officer at Gedling Borough Council recommended that the application should be refused and formal notice of the refusal was issued on December 22.

The recommendation sheet highlighted that ‘The proposal would result in built form in an area that there have previously been none’ and that ‘Owing to the proximity to a group of existing dwellings where there is a high sensitivity to change (in terms of noise and disturbance), and in the absence of any defined mitigation, it is considered that the proposed glamping site would have a significant adverse impact on the amenity of nearby residential properties’.

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IMAGE: Proposed site facing West (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council planning)

The recommendation sheet further stated that There are fundamental policy objections to the proposal, and it is considered that these cannot be overcome. The applicant has been made aware of the situation and in order to avoid the applicant incurring further abortive costs, consideration has not been delayed by further discussions, which cannot resolve the
reasons for refusal, to facilitate a decision in a timely manner.

IMAGE: Proposed road and access plan (Courtesy of Gedling Borough Council planning)

Newstead Parish council formerly objected to the application on November 23 advising that ‘If this application is granted there is likely to be considerable adverse impact on the neighbouring properties, this impact will relate to noise and air pollution from the activities of those using the proposed facilities and increased levels of traffic passing their properties. Therefore, we believe this proposal does not represent sustainable development where the merits of this proposal would not outweigh the substantial harm caused to existing residents who reside in close proximity to this site.’

Further details on planning application 2023/0657 can be accessed HERE

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