Sunnyside Mill Lane Rockley Nottinghamshire DN22 0QN

1. 1.On basis of the information provided, it is considered that the application fails to demonstrate that there is a proven need for the proposed storage building in terms of the operational requirements of an existing business and that the proposed building cannot physically and reasonably be accommodated in the existing curtilage. If permitted the development would conflict with the aims of the policy ST8 of the Bassetlaw Local Plan.
2. 2.As no Ecological Appraisal has been submitted in support of the scheme and properly inform any necessary mitigation and Biodiversity Net Gain, the application fails to demonstrate that it would have no adverse impacts on protected species or habitats and provide the necessary level of ecological mitigation. If permitted the development would conflict with policy ST38 of the Bassetlaw Local Plan.
3. 3.The proposed loss of pasture and the introduction of a large utilitarian building into adjacent undeveloped agricultural land would be at odds with the open rural character of the area and aims of the policy zone. If permitted the development would conflict with the policy ST35 of the Bassetlaw Local Plan.
4. 4.As no specific details have been provided with regard to the expected traffic movements generated by the use of the proposed building, it is not possible to assess the likely impacts of the proposal and the potential increase in use of the vehicular access onto the A638. It is considered therefore that insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the development would have no adverse on highway safety. If permitted the development would conflict with policy ST53 of the Bassetlaw Local Plan.
5. 5.The proposed building would be unduly large and utilitarian in appearance, when viewed in the context of the existing dwelling and curtilage buildings. As such it is considered that the development by reason of its form and use of materials would be at odds with the character and appearance of the area. If permitted, the development would conflict with the aims of policy ST33 of the Bassetlaw Local Plan.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

DN22 0QN

Date validated

23 February 2026