The Planning Inspectorate dismissed an appeal by Planning and Design Group Ltd on behalf of Beeston Marina Ltd against Broxtowe Borough Council's refusal of permission for 29 flats north of Beeston Lock on Riverside Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottinghamshire.
The council's January unanimous decision cited the plans as unsuitable, labeling them the wrong building in the wrong place.
Revisions added privacy screens, but concerns persisted over traffic, resident privacy, flooding, and environmental impact.
The Inspectorate highlighted effects on the area's character, including heritage sites like the lock-keeper's cottage.
The proposed scheme's scale exceeded a former two-storey building, causing substantial harm to non-designated assets defining the canal's sense of place.
Highway safety and living conditions were also flagged.
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust did not object, noting nearby multi-storey buildings along the Nottingham and Beeston Canal.
The site splits into two blocks to maintain canal views, with the towpath as a buffer.
This decision underscores balancing development with heritage preservation in sensitive areas.
Local councillor Liam Barnes reported the rejection on Monday.
The story invites community input on Nottingham stories via BBC channels.
Related links include prior coverage on the refusal.
This case reflects ongoing urban planning challenges in historic waterways, prioritizing environmental and cultural integrity over expansion.
Developers may revise or abandon plans, while residents celebrate the preservation win.
The outcome sets precedents for similar appeals, emphasizing detailed impact assessments.
Broxtowe's stance protects local amenities amid growth pressures.
The council's January unanimous decision cited the plans as unsuitable, labeling them the wrong building in the wrong place.
Revisions added privacy screens, but concerns persisted over traffic, resident privacy, flooding, and environmental impact.
The Inspectorate highlighted effects on the area's character, including heritage sites like the lock-keeper's cottage.
The proposed scheme's scale exceeded a former two-storey building, causing substantial harm to non-designated assets defining the canal's sense of place.
Highway safety and living conditions were also flagged.
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust did not object, noting nearby multi-storey buildings along the Nottingham and Beeston Canal.
The site splits into two blocks to maintain canal views, with the towpath as a buffer.
This decision underscores balancing development with heritage preservation in sensitive areas.
Local councillor Liam Barnes reported the rejection on Monday.
The story invites community input on Nottingham stories via BBC channels.
Related links include prior coverage on the refusal.
This case reflects ongoing urban planning challenges in historic waterways, prioritizing environmental and cultural integrity over expansion.
Developers may revise or abandon plans, while residents celebrate the preservation win.
The outcome sets precedents for similar appeals, emphasizing detailed impact assessments.
Broxtowe's stance protects local amenities amid growth pressures.