A plan to build 29 apartments near the River Trent in Beeston has been rejected by local councillors due to concerns over traffic, parking, privacy, biodiversity and the building's design.
A plan to build an apartment complex near the River Trent in Beeston has been rejected by local councillors. Broxtowe Borough Council denied permission for the construction of 29 two and three-storey flats on Riverside Close and Riverside Road, overlooking the Beeston Canal and River Trent. The decision was made at the Broxtowe Borough Council’s planning committee on Monday (January 8). There were 96 letters of objection or concern before the meeting.
Residents and councillors raised concerns about parking and traffic, privacy for residents in nearby properties, biodiversity and the environmental impact. There were also fears the construction could damage the nearby Beeston Canal, and sewage disposal issues were raised alongside worries that the flats would be at an increased risk of flooding due to their proximity to the River Trent. The proposed development by Beeston Marina Limited is located along Riverside Road in Beeston Rylands, off the A6005 Derby Road and close to Weir Field Recreation Ground. Councillors also criticized the building's design, saying it did not fit the character of the neighborhood. Coun Shaun Dannheimer (Ind) said: “The development is not sympathetic to the quirkiness and the heritage of the area, due to its height it will cut out daytime light. He added: “It is the wrong building in the wrong place.” Cllr Dannheimer said the flats could cause traffic issues, leading to a loss of income for businesses in the area as people may be deterred from visiting. Cllr Gabrielle Bunn (Ind), who also objected to the proposal, said: “Developments coming forward should be a benefit and improve communities that live in the area.” Residents who attended the planning committee meeting on Monday celebrated after the council refused to grant approval to the development. The news was met with cheers and applause from people in the public gallery, many of whom were holding signs and placards in protest. Nigel Slater, 66, grew up in Beeston Rylands and described the development as a “monstrosity”. He said: “What they’re proposing is ridiculous. We don’t mind development on it, but it should be in keeping with the area. This thing looks like it’s fitting at Chernobyl, it’s so awful. We’re so pleased we’ve won over, thank goodness the council was on our side.” Jule Bevington, 62, another resident who objected to the plans, said: “One of the reasons we live down there is the beauty of the area. And this would go against the design of the building.” Jeni Hunneyball, 59, who turned up to the meeting to protest against the proposal, said: “We want something more in keeping with the area, we want to protect the quirkiness, heritage and the aesthetic of it. We want more social housing so those people invest in our community. Those apartments don’t give me the impression those people will invest in our community.' The proposed development would consist of two separate buildings of 29 apartments. Out of these 29 apartments, 11 are one-bed flats and 18 are two-bed flats. The buildings would have two and three storeys of accommodation and external materials proposed would be brick with areas of cladding to the upper most storey. There would be basement parking with 16 vehicle spaces and cycle enclosures to accommodate 29 cycle spaces. Refuse storage would be provided to the basement, the planning application reads
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