Access fears over plans for 11 new homes
COUNCILLORS GIVE GREEN LIGHT
A PROJECT to demolish two bungalows in Arnold and build 11 new homes has been given the green light – but there are concerns over parking, construction work and access.
Detailed planning permission has been approved to knock down the bungalows – which are opposite each other in Mapperley Plains in Arnold – and build the new homes.
Gedling Borough Council passed the plans relating to the appearance of the development and its landscaping last week.
Neighbours who were consulted as part of the planning process said that a footpath linking Ramsey Drive with Mapperley Plains should be protected as a public right of way.
They said it should be kept open and not obstructed during the development.
Residents spoke to the Post after the planning permission was granted and raised their concerns.
Chef manager Karl Wagner, 62, of nearby Goddard Court, said: “[It’s] the two years or however long it’s going to take to build them.
“You’ve got work vehicles, dirty work vehicles making a mess and builders everywhere – that’s one of my main issues.”
He said he would be concerned if Goddard Court was used to get in and out of the building site, adding: “We have enough issues with cars and parking without it overflowing.”
But he wasn’t surprised by the number of new houses proposed, saying: “It’s probably do-able.”
One of the bungalows set to be knocked down is known as Fairacre, on the south-west of the site.
The other bungalow is to the southeast.
Outline planning permission was approved in 2018, allowing it to go ahead in principle. The latest application relates to those plans.
Other local people also spoke of their worries.
Teacher Keran Gibson-perks, who lives in Goddard Court, said: “How will they actually get building materials into the site?
“There’s a little alleyway that can only fit a normal size car. It can’t take lorries – you can’t get lorries around this corner.” Objector Chris Norton, a 44-year-old property consultant, also of Goddard Court, added: “The problem is access – the fundamental concern I have is access for emergency vehicles.”
The planning application was submitted by Linda Sisson.
How will they actually get building materials into the site? It can’t take lorries
Keran Gibsonperks