Garage conversion and extension at 3 Old Hall Lane, Church Broughton, Derby

What was proposed

The application proposed converting the garage, adding a rear extension, installing energy equipment and creating a new vehicle access.

“Executive Summary This application seeks permission for the conversion of an existing single garage to habitable living space, including alterations to external windows and doors; the erection of a single-storey rear infill extension; the installation of photovoltaic panels, air source heat pump and battery storage and a new vehicular access.”

“The site is opposite Grade II Listed Building- Old Hall, Old Hall Lane which lies to the south. A Public Right of Way, Church Broughton Footpath 47, borders the east of the site connecting Old Hall Lane to Meadow Rise, a cul-de-sac that borders the northern boundary of the site and the eastern boundary is bordered by neighbouring residential dwellings.”

Officer report

Planning history and changes

An earlier single-storey dwelling was approved in 1981, and the proposal was amended after highway concerns about enclosing the verge.

“The initial proposal included the enclosure of the highway verge with a hedge over the adopted highway, however this has now been amended to be in line with the existing wall and hedge due to objections from the County Highway Authority.”

“Application form as received on the 27 th April 2026 2. The Location Plan as received on the 27 th April 2026 (01001) 3. The Existing Elevations and Floor Plans as received on the 27 th April 2026 (02001) 4. The Proposed Elevations and Floor Plans as received on 27 th April 2026 (02002) 5. The Existing Block Plan as received on 27 th April 2026 (01002) 6. Solar Panel Information as received on 10 th May 2026 7.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the scale, design, amenity, heritage and highway effects were considered acceptable, subject to conditions.

“Conclusion and planning balance Although the scheme shows an increase in built form and alterations to three of the four elevations, it is considered that given its location and scale these are acceptable and will not result in undue harm to neighbouring properties. The proposed materials will be in keeping with the existing dwelling.”

“None of the other matters raised through the publicity and consultation process amount to material considerations outweighing the assessment of the main issues set out above, noting that conditions or obligations have been attached where meeting the tests for their imposition.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An objector and the applicant addressed the committee, and the local ward member raised concerns about access, amenity and ground gradient.

Members’ consideration

Members considered the application and supported the recommendation, with an additional informative about keeping the existing access open during construction.

“Members considered the Application and supported the recommendations along with an additional informative requesting that the existing access remained open during the construction works.”

Minutes

The committee vote

The committee resolved to approve planning permission in accordance with the officer recommendation.

“That planning permission be approved as per the recommendations in the report of the Head of Planning.”

Minutes