Plans for flats in Beeston are set to be decided on after being objected to by the local civic society.
Broxtowe Borough councillors will vote tonight (1 December ) on plans for the new homes in Cyprus Avenue – which would replace two garages in the town.
32 people objected to the plans along with Beeston Civic Society which described them as “overbearing” on a “cramped, narrow, small corner site”.
Residents listed almost 40 objections on the grounds of reduced privacy, loss of daylight and impact on parking as the development would provide no extra spaces.
They also argued that the garages are “part of cultural heritage of Cyprus Avenue”.
The objection by the Civic Society, which campaigns for better public spaces and conservation areas, stated: “No additional parking spaces are shown for this application, thus there is insufficient space for two extra cars and on street parking is already a problem in this location.”
They added that there would be “inadequate amenity for proposed occupants by virtue of the size of the proposed rooms and associated loss of amenity for neighbouring residents”.
Each flat will have one bedroom with an en-suite and a kitchen, living and dining area.
Council documents prepared ahead of the planning meeting stated that there would be “some impact” on street parking, but it would not be “detrimental”.
It said: “The benefits of the proposal would mean two additional homes within an urban location which would be in accordance with policies contained within the development plan which is given significant weight.
“Whilst it is acknowledged there would be some impact on neighbour amenity and parking, it is considered these matters are outweighed by the benefits of the scheme.
“The site is within an existing residential area and provides an opportunity to provide additional housing outside of the Green Belt within the borough. There is also a need to boost housing supply which sites such as this can help deliver. The provision of two apartments is considered to be a benefit in terms of the provision of homes.”
Swish Architecture, who drew up the plans, said they had been designed to “preserve and enhance the special character of the area”.
Planning officers recommended that the plans be approved.
