Sunset Cottage Church Gate Colston Bassett Nottinghamshire NG12 3FE

1. 1.By virtue of the scale, design, siting and form, the proposed extension would result in an unsympathetic addition to the host property that would not be appropriately subservient and cause an imbalance to the characterful semi-detached pair of key unlisted buildings within the Conservation Area. The proposed extension would have an 'add-on' appearance that would not result in a holistic development with the approved scheme and existing building, through its design, location, size and materials, and further detract from the key unlisted buildings. The proposal would therefore be contrary to Policies 10 and 11 of the Local Plan Part 1, Policies 1 and 28 of the Local Plan Part 2, Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy D1 of the Colston Basset Neighbourhood Plan. The proposal would result in a negative impact on the appearance of the Conservation Area, and would not achieve the desirable criteria of Section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 in preserving the special architectural and historic character of the conservation area. The quality of the approved development would be materially diminished by the proposal, contrary to Paragraph 140 of the NPPF. A decision to refuse the application would accord with Paragraph 139 of the NPPF which states: 'Development that is not well designed should be refused, especially where it fails to reflect local design policies and government guidance on design, taking into account any local design guidance and supplementary planning documents such as design guides and codes. Conversely, significant weight should be given to: a) development which reflects local design policies and government guidance on design, taking into account any local design guidance and supplementary planning documents such as design guides and codes; and/or b) outstanding or innovative designs which promote high levels of sustainability, or help raise the standard of design more generally in an area, so long as they fit in with the overall form and layout of their surroundings.' The application was not the subject of pre-application consultation and there is a fundamental objection from the council to the design of the extension. Negotiations have not been initiated with the agent in this instance in order to allow the decision to be issued within an agreed extension of time. Any site notice displayed for the purpose of this application may be removed following the issuing of this decision. The location of any notices displayed can be viewed on the Council's website at http://planningon-line.rushcliffe.gov.uk Authorised Officer on behalf of Rushcliffe Borough Council 7th April 2026 Page 2 of decision 25/01930/VAR

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

NG12 3FE

Application type

Variation or removal of Conditions

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Colston Bassett

Date validated

7 November 2025

Consultation expiry

19 January 2026

Consultation start

5 January 2026

Consultation end

28 April 2026

Neighbour consultation start

21 November 2025

Last date for comments

19 January 2026

Target decision date

7 April 2026

Agent address

The Cottage School Lane Colston Bassett NG12 3FD

Statutory period

56 days

Last advertised

27 November 2025

Advertisement expiry

18 December 2025

Documents

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