Hangers 1 And 2, Rolls Royce Plc, Watnall Road Aerodrome, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

1. 1.The proposed change of use would result in the retention and operation of roller coasters, and by virtue of their excessive scale, height, massing and visually prominent appearance, they would represent incongruous and intrusive features within the site and wider landscape. The structures would be readily visible from surrounding residential areas and public viewpoints and would appear out of keeping with the established character of the area. Furthermore, the roller coasters would detract from the setting and appreciation of the Grade II Listed Hangars by competing with and dominating these historic assets, thereby causing less than substantial harm to their significance. The proposal would therefore be contrary to Policy ST1 of the ALPR (2002), Emerging Policies S1, S2, S8, S14, EV9, SD2 & SD3 of the EALP (2023-2040) and Policies DP3, DP4, HE4, HE5 and HE6 of the NPPF (2026).
2. 2.The proposed development would result in substantial structures being located in close proximity to neighbouring residential properties. Owing to their scale, height and visual prominence, the roller coasters would create an overbearing and oppressive presence when viewed from nearby dwellings. In addition, the maintenance, inspection and repair of the roller coasters at elevated positions would give rise to opportunities for overlooking from employees working on the structures, resulting in an unacceptable perception and loss of privacy for neighbouring occupiers. The proposal would therefore be contrary to Policy ST1 of the ALPR (2002) and Emerging Policies S2 and SD3 of the EALP (2023-2040).
3. 3.The submitted information fails to adequately demonstrate that the use can operate without causing adverse impacts upon nearby sensitive receptors. The maintenance, testing, assembly, dismantling and repair of roller coaster components, particularly where activities take place externally and involve the use of plant, machinery, tools and vehicle movements, have the potential to generate significant noise and disturbance. Insufficient evidence has been provided to demonstrate that such impacts can be appropriately controlled or mitigated. As a result, the proposal would be likely to result in unacceptable harm to the living conditions of nearby residents through noise disturbance. The proposal would therefore be contrary to Policy ST1 of the ALPR (2002), Emerging Policies S2 and SD9 of the EALP (2023-2040) and Policy P3 of the NPPF (2026).

From the council's decision notice.

Application type

Full Planning Application

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

25 August 2026

Target decision date

19 October 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Architect profile

GPW ARCHITECTS LTD

Agent address

1A Leicester Street Melton Mowbray Le13 0Pp

Case officer

James Carr

Statutory period

55 days

UPRN

10070853100

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