80 flats at Bridge Mills, Derby Road, Long Eaton

What was proposed

The application proposed converting four floors of commercial accommodation into 80 flats, with a replacement roof, rooflights, parking, cycle spaces and bin storage.

“APPLICATION REFERENCE: ERE/038703 PROPOSED CONVERSION OF GROUND, FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR COMMERCIAL INTO 80 (C3) FLATS INCLUDING A REPLACEMENT ROOF AND NEW CONSERVATION ROOF LIGHTS BRIDGE MILLS, DERBY ROAD, LONG EATON, DERBYSHIRE, NG10 4QA Proposals Planning permission is sought to convert part of the Bridge Mills complex into 80 flats over four floors (including use of the roof space). These include 7 x 2-bed flats and 73 x 1-bed flats.”

Officer report

The site and its history

The site is a locally listed former lace factory in a conservation area and flood zones 2 and 3; no relevant site history was identified.

“The application is before the Planning Committee because it has been called in for determination by Cllr Becca Everett. Site and Surroundings The application site is an imposing three-story early Edwardian former lace factory in a prominent location alongside the A6005 Derby Road and on the edge of the town centre. The building sits at 90 degrees to Derby Road with the principal elevation facing on to the Erewash Canal to the east.”

Officer report

What people said

One representation suggested improvements to the scheme but did not object to it.

“Representations The application was publicised by means of a site notice and direct notification to neighbouring addresses. A press advert was also placed in a local paper. One representation has been received which advises ways in which the scheme as currently presented could be improved, but specifies that it is not an objection.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent spoke in support of deferring the application for discussions about reducing the flats and reconsidering parking.

What members considered

Members considered the speaker’s points and the relationship between the proposed flats and adjacent industrial uses.

“The Head of Planning and Regeneration drew attention to the relationship of the proposed flats with the existing industrial uses adjacent. Members were also advised that a reduction in the number of units proposed would require a new planning application.”

“Members of the committee considered the matters raised by the speaker, in addition to the matters covered within the report and:”

Minutes

The committee decision

The committee refused the application in line with the officer recommendation.

“RESOLVED that the application be refused as per the recommendations set out in the report.”

Minutes