A planning application to construct the houses next to a property called Trevelyan on Blackwell Road was refused by the council last November.
But the Huthwaite-based building contractor, Evolution Homes, a respected family business, lodged an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate, which has now found in favour of the proposal.
The idea was met with opposition at the time, although government inspector Steven Hartley stated in his verdict announcement that the council’s position was mostly due to the fact that the plan “amounted to piecemeal and premature development”.
The council was concerned that the development would have “an adverse impact” on its proposed Local Plan, which called for the potential construction of 99 new homes in a larger surrounding region.
Additionally, planning officials were worried that the development would not improve the area’s character because it would not be “functional, safe, and accessible” near a busy road.According to the council, the nine residences could make it more difficult to provide appropriate and secure access for any future development on the larger property, Mr. Hartley said.
However, the inspector found that the Local Plan had only just been submitted to the government for examination, so there was no evidence that this development could prejudice it.
He further mentioned that, in terms of safety or accessibility, the Highways Authority had “raised no objection to the proposal.”
“No reasonable case has been made by the council to refuse planning permission,” Mr. Hartley declared, rejecting some of the council’s assertions as “not substantiated.”
“The nine homes aim to use land efficiently in a sustainable setting, which would be a highly positive contribution to housing.
“In addition, there would be economic benefits, as new residents would support local services and facilities, as well as some employment benefits related to construction.”
In the meantime, the council has approved plans to build a new restaurant and takeout hot meals at The Broad Centre in Sutton.The idea is to split the Poundland space into two stores, with the restaurant housed in one of them.
According to the initial application, it would be open Thursday through Saturday from 5 am to 3 am and Sunday through Wednesday from 5 am to 12 midnight. Additionally, it would provide a home delivery courier service from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m., seven days a week.
The shop’s operating brand is still unknown. Rather, it will be promoted to a broad spectrum of restaurant owners.
The following other planning requests that Ashfield District Council has approved:83 Main Road, a single-story addition in the rear and a two-story addition at the front.
Skegby Lodge, Woodhouse Lane, Sutton: side and single-story additions.
58 Cherry Avenue, Kirkby – wooden outbuilding for home office use.
66 Forest Road, Annesley Woodhouse – two-storey side and rear extension, and loft conversion with new dormers, including alterations to windows and doors.
69 Dalestorth Road, Sutton – single-storey rear extension.
10 Beech Avenue, Kirkby – larger single-storey rear extension.
42 Station Road, Selston – single-storey extension at the front.
The Croft, Church Street, Sutton – work to trees and hedges within a conservation area.
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