UPDATE: NPEL’s Position on the Planning Application

Earlier this week we provided an update on the NPEL’s position regarding the planning application for Dominion House, Castle Boulevard. Please find a copy of the full, detailed objection here. In summary;

NPEL OBJECTS to the scheme on the basis that the proposed development would: 

• Harm the significance of the Grade I listed Nottingham Castle, failing to meet the statutory objective set out in section 66 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) act 1990. 

• Harm the character and appearance of the Canal Conservation Area, failing to meet the statutory objective set out in section 72 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) act 1990. 

• Harm the significance of The Park Conservation Area, a designed heritage asset of national importance as defined by Supplementary Planning Guidance adopted by the Council, through development within its setting. Therefore failing the objectives of the both the National Planning Policy Framework as well as local policies.

• By virtue of its scale, form, massing and overall design, be an intrusive and incongruous addition to the valued townscape of Castle Boulevard.

No clear justification for harm is provided by the Applicant and a more informed design approach is clearly capable of avoiding, minimising and mitigating harm.  In this instance, given the number of assets affected and the degree of harm arising, any such public benefit would need to be compelling. In the absence of any such compelling case, the Park Estate objects to the proposed development of the Site.

If you wish to object, a reminder of the deadline is Monday 24^th February. 

Email planningcomments@nottingham.gov.uk, referencing the planning application (25/00065/PFUL3), or comment directly via the planning portal, nottinghamcity.gov.uk/planningapplications.