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A total of 55 full-time equivalent jobs could be created if the go-ahead is granted for a new Porsche show room in Nottinghamshire next week.
Nottingham-headquartered listed car retailer Pendragon is behind the scheme for land to the west of Melton Road, Edwalton.
The proposals, set to be debated by Rushcliffe Borough Council’s planning committee at a virtual meeting on Thursday 13 August, also includes a new pub/restaurant as well as space for 171 cars.
The authority’s planning officers have recommended that the scheme is approved.
A council document published ahead of the meeting said: “The proposed development as presented, in its revised form, is considered to be acceptable in principle and generally compliant with the development plan and the Supplementary Planning Document for this site, given the context of the previous permission and other permission within the locality.
“The design and appearance are considered appropriate for the context and the development, subject to compliance with conditions and obligations, will not have a significant or unacceptable impact upon neighbouring amenity or health provision within the locality.
“Furthermore, the development represents investment into what has become a dormant site within a strategic development allocation and could serve as a catalyst for continued investment and growth within the area.
“The mixed range of employment opportunities this scheme provides are welcomed and are obtainable by both the surrounding residents and the populous further afield due to a range of public transport interchanges and the commercial parade, with its greater flexibility of uses, will provide much need local facilities.
“Overall the scheme, subject to compliance with the proposed conditions, is considered to satisfy the three pillars of sustainability and therefore the application is recommended for approval.”
A document submitted to the council on behalf of the applicant said: “The proposals have been assessed against the context of the area and the Local Plan allocation.
“The layout, massing and scale of development responds to the existing and proposed development surrounding the sites.
“The development will set the tone for the Edwalton area, delivering exemplar and prestigious design.
“The site offers a logical development opportunity, making use of the cleared and vacant land.
“The development proposals accord entirely with the requirement for non B class employment generating uses and the provision of the public house towards the local centre offer.”
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