20 Crosby Close Forest Town Nottinghamshire NG19 0PW

1. 1.Reason: The proposed development would fail to provide adequate off-street parking provision to accommodate the parking demand likely to be generated by the proposed children's home, having regard to the proposed staffing arrangements and associated operational requirements. The existing side driveway, measuring approximately 2.5m in width and 9m in length, is constrained on both sides by the blank side elevations of adjoining dwellings and is considered unsuitable for accommodating the anticipated parking demand safely and practically, particularly given the restricted clearance for vehicles and occupants entering and exiting them. Consequently, the development would place additional reliance upon on-street parking in a cul-de-sac where practical parking opportunities are already limited by existing residential parking demand and closely spaced vehicular accesses. This would increase the likelihood of vehicles obstructing the highway, restricting access to neighbouring properties and impeding the safe movement of pedestrians and other highway users, particularly in the vicinity of the private driveway serving adjoining dwellings. Having regard to the existing lawful residential use and the material intensification of parking demand associated with the proposal, the development would give rise to unacceptable highway safety impacts, contrary to Policies IN9 and IN10 of the Mansfield District Local Plan.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

NG19 0PW

Parish

Not Available

Date validated

16 September 2026

Consultation end

9 October 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Case officer

Sabrina Wong

Documents

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