We are pleased to report that Rushcliffe Borough Council has resolved to consent Davidsons’ full application for 96 dwellings in Gotham. It’s been a long haul since December 2019 when the application was registered, not least because of some challenging technical issues. We derived an access solution on Leake Road, and a way of dealing with the on-street parking. However, drainage matters were even more difficult, as the site experiences significant surface water flooding. That flooding impacts on existing residents, meaning they took a considerable interest in the proposals. We designed a surface water management scheme that was approved by the Lead Local Flood Authority, and they maintained that approval throughout a further six rounds of consultation and challenge by officers on matters raised by the local community, Parish, and Ward Councillors.