Newark and Sherwood District Council have issued a Temporary Stop Notice (TSN) on the Cameron Homes development site at The Vineries, Kirklington Road, Southwell, effective immediately (since Tuesday, 17 December).
This action comes after numerous planning conditions were found to be non-compliant, despite repeated efforts to resolve these issues through dialogue between the developer and the District Council.
Outlined planning permission (20/01190/OUTM) was granted in June 2021 for the construction of 45 dwellings on the site, subject to 20 conditions requiring approval before development commenced. Following this, reserved matters (23/01836/RMAM) were granted in September 2024, which also included several conditions for compliance.
Both permissions necessitated significant work on the existing highway network, including the installation of a new mini roundabout and other alterations, collectively referred to as S278 works.
In late October 2024, it was brought to the District Council’s attention that activities had commenced on-site without the necessary pre-commencement planning conditions being approved. Although initially described as S278 works by the developer, Cameron Homes, it was later revealed that the on-site activities also included main development works.
Despite ongoing discussions and attempts to resolve these issues, the required planning conditions remain unfulfilled. Issues noted include the creation of an unauthorised temporary access from Kirklington Road, lack of wheel washing facilities, and inadequate tree protection measures.
Councillor Andy Freeman, Chair of the Planning Committee at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “Issuing a Temporary Stop Notice is not a decision taken lightly. Across the country, there is a real need to build more homes, so it’s disappointing that Cameron Homes have left us no choice but to take enforcement action.
“As a planning authority, we have a duty to take action if planning conditions have been broken, regardless of whether it’s for a single property or a large development.
“We’re keen to work with Cameron Homes so we can quickly resolve this and would appreciate their co-operation in ensuring they stick to the planning conditions.”
Due to the continued progression of the development and unresolved issues, the District Council has determined that issuing a TSN is necessary. The TSN will halt all development activities for 56 days, except for making the site safe. This period is intended to allow Cameron Homes to submit sufficient information to discharge the planning conditions and ensure full compliance with the granted permissions.
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