Plans have been granted on appeal for a storage unit and office scheme at Staunton in the Vale.
The planning committee of Newark and Sherwood District Council rejected the application, despite officer recommendation for approval. But now the decision has been overturned on appeal – giving the green light for the Midlands Feeds scheme at Staunton Industrial Estate.
BSP provided flood risk assessment and drainage strategy, plus transport planning services at the planning application stage.
The scheme for Midlands Feeds features a storage building and office with a total floor space of 1,172.3 sqm, on a site of 1.0327 ha.
Planning inspector John Gunn said: “I find that evidence that has been provided to support the proposed development, outweighs any harm that would result from its scale and rural location. Consequently, the proposed development complies with Spatial Policy 3 and Core Policy 6 of the ACS and Policy DM8 of the DPD. These policies jointly seek, amongst other matters, to support the rural economy where it can be demonstrated that there is a need for a rural location, and there would be an ongoing contribution to local employment. They are consistent with paragraph 84 of the National Planning Policy Framework which supports, amongst other matters, the sustainable growth and expansion of all types of business in rural areas, both through conversion of existing buildings and well-designed new buildings, and the development and diversification of agricultural and other land-based rural businesses.”
Planning consultants
Planning consultants for the storage unit and office scheme, GraceMachin, welcomed the planning inspector’s decision.
BSP director Mark Rayers said: “BSP was pleased to provide a range of services for the planning application stage of the process. We are happy to hear that the storage unit and office scheme has now been given the go-ahead and can proceed.”
Architect for the development is CPMG Architects.
