An application received by Gedling Borough Council from Mr Nick Grace of Grace Machin Planning & Property, The Lace Market, Nottingham acting as agent on behalf of Mr D Hayer for the proposed construction of a residential development consisting of 4no. flats on a former car parking site currently occupied by a private car washing business has been granted conditional permission by Gedling borough planners.
Planning documents advise that Calverton Parish Council objected on the grounds of inappropriate development and materials within the conservation area and within the village centre as designated in the Neighbourhood Plan Policy G3, loss of parking, no visitor parking, impacts on viability of the Bandook site for retail/leisure uses following loss of parking spaces and limited retained parking spaces, Calverton has sufficient flats provision in the Local Plan and has existing flats in the centre of the village vacant.
A recommendation document authorised by the Service Manager Development Services / Principal Planning Officer dated 8/4/2024 concluded that ‘The proposed development is considered acceptable in principle, occupying a sustainable location and the proposal rises no residential amenity, parking or highway safety issues. The proposal is also visually acceptable and would not result in harm to heritage assets.’
Formal permission was granted to the applicant in a decision notice dated 8/4/2024.
The Design, Access & Heritage statement provided by Reform Architecture and Interior Design Ltd. in support of the full planning application stated that the site is located within the centre of the large village of Calverton and is bordered on the south side by what was previously ‘The Bandook’ restaurant and its parking allocation, to the west by The Nook Road with associated properties; and to the north and east by Mansfield Lane. On the opposite side (east) of Mansfield Lane is St Wilfred’s square which supports a small shopping precinct with convenience stores, shops, medical centre, library and other communal facilities.
IMAGE: Proposed aerial view of rear (Courtesy of GBC Planning)
Planning documents further advised that there are two flats at ground floor and two above proposed. In total this provides 1no. 1-bedroom flat and 3no. 2-bedroom flats. The proposal includes a shared amenity garden to the rear for the two first floor flats with the two ground floor units having their own dedicated amenity space directly adjacent with their own private access.
Four parking spaces were proposed via an undercroft to a concealed parking court at the rear of the site which will help conceal vehicles and refuse storage from the public realm. Secure cycle storage is also proposed.
It is believed that the Bandook restaurant was closed in early 2022 and has remained vacant. Planning documents suggest that the property and associated grounds have been marketed for let ever since, with no signs of interest.
Further details regarding Planning Application 2023/0843 can be accessed HERE.
