Two-storey temporary building at Land at Woodhouse Street, Swadlincote

What was proposed

The application sought removal of coal-mining conditions from permission for replacing a single-storey temporary structure with a two-storey building for two years.

“This application seeks the approval for the removal of condition 4 and condition 5 in relation to coal mining attached to the previously approved permission for the removal of the existing single storey building used for Swadlincote Boxing Club to be replaced with a two-storey temporary building located further south of the current location at Woodhouse Recreation Ground, Church Gresley.”

“The ground is flat within the area of the proposed development, beyond the existing buildings the site slopes downwards towards the sports pitches. The proposal The proposal is to remove conditions 4 and 5 (Coal Mining) from the previously approved permission DMPA/2024/1651 which relates to the removal of the existing temporary boxing club structure on the site and then replace it with a two storey building for a temporary period of two years.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

Permission for the two-storey temporary building was approved in 2025, while a later application to discharge site-investigation conditions was withdrawn.

“DMPA/2024/1651 - The removal of the existing single-storey temporary structure and replacement with a two-storey temporary building for two years - Approved 25/04/2025”

Officer report

Why officers recommended approval

Officers considered the changes minor, found no alteration to the approved development, and noted the Mining Remediation Authority’s lack of objection.

“Proposed amendments The application seeks to remove condition 4 and 5 from the host permission (DMPA/2024/1651). The applicant seeks to remove the conditions relating to site investigations following the advice of the Mining Remediation Authority, further to the recent application to attempt to discharge the site investigation condition where it was discovered that the application falls under the exemption list for development.”

“The principle of the development was accepted in ref. DMPA/2024/1651. The proposed variations would be minor and would not alter the development beyond the scope of the operative consent, such that the section 73 planning route would be acceptable. The changes would continue to accord with Policy BNE4 and the Coal Authority do not object. The submitted plans would be acceptable.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A local ward councillor addressed the committee and had no objections.

Committee discussion

Members considered the application and supported the officer’s recommendations, alongside a proposed amendment to the first condition.

“The Planning Officer presented the Application to the Committee and outlined the main points for consideration. The Committee was advised of a proposed change to condition one to read as follows:”

“Members considered the Application and supported the officer’s recommendations.”

Minutes

The committee decision

The committee approved planning permission as recommended, subject to amending condition one to limit the permission and require restoration after expiry.

“The development herby approved was granted for a limited time period only expiring on 22 April 2027when, on or before this date, the use shall cease and any enabling works be removed from the site and the land restored to its former condition in accordance with a scheme which shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”

“RESOLVED: That planning permission be approved as per the recommendations in the report of the Head of Planning subject to an amendment to condition one.”

Minutes