a dummy run
After an eventful battle, David Wilson Homes’ development at Burnmill Farm in Market Harborough has been approved. The site was allocated in the draft Local Plan for 90 houses, as it would be accessed from the end of a cul-de-sac already accommodating 66 houses. In support of a detailed planning application we demonstrated that the […]
Great Dalby approved
We are pleased to report that Melton Borough Council have resolved to grant permission to a planning application for 38 dwellings in Great Dalby. Our work started when we were asked whether access from an extension of Burdetts Close would be acceptable. Contrary to the advice provided by others, we concluded it would be acceptable. […]
Merry Christmas from the ADC team
The ADC Infrastructure team would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We look forward to working with you in 2019.
care home application submitted
Charterpoint Senior Living have applied for a 70 bedroom care home on Grantham Road in Bingham. The application, on the former police station site, seeks to overturn a refusal for a previous proposal by another company that was dismissed at appeal. Our Transport Statement supports the application. George Davidson, Councillor for Bingham East, is quoted […]
success – Trentside Social Club
Rushcliffe Borough Council last night approved MRP Developments application for a redevelopment of the former Trentside Social Club on Wilford Lane in West Bridgford. The scheme of 34 apartments required a collaborative team effort to resolve the competing demands for space, with raised levels to overcome flood risk and provide safe access, trees with protection […]
Gedling Colliery scheme approved
On 7 November 2018 Gedling Borough Council approved Harworth’s planning application for the redevelopment of part of the former Gedling Colliery. The scheme includes 60,000sqft of employment floorspace in three units, an 8,611sqft pub/restaurant, and a 3,013sqft drive-thru. The development is reliant on the proposed Gedling Access Road that is being designed by Nottinghamshire County […]
Derby City Flood Alleviation Scheme Visit
Our Water Management team’s Matthew Genn recently had a site walkover of the new Derby City Flood Alleviation (Our City, Our River) scheme. The event was part of the ICE 200-year celebrations, and ran by the Environment Agency, Derby City Council and GBV Ltd. The existing flood defences in Derby are reaching the end of […]
approval – Church Langton
Harborough District Council have approved a development of 17 dwellings proposed by Langton Homes. For us it was all about the access and discussions about the visibility requirements given the way housing was set back from the road and was therefore considered not to have a urbanising effect that would reduce speeds. Masterplan by Golby […]
East Midlands Property Expo 2018
ADC once again exhibited at the East Midlands Property Expo on Monday. As always the event went well and it was an excellent opportunity of catching up with everyone we already know, along with making some new contacts. It was lovely seeing you all and we’ll see you again next year!
Free School, Northampton – approved
ADC have helped secure a variation of planning conditions for a Free School in Northampton. The local highway authority conditioned the parking proposals because of concerns about queuing traffic – many of the pupils will arrive by taxi, and all pupils must be accompanied in and out of the building. The situation was complicated by […]
