Shared access driveway at Amenity land south of 77 79 and 87 Egginton Road, Hilton, Derby

What was proposed

The application sought a two-way driveway and dropped kerb across amenity land to provide parking access for three homes.

“Proposal: Application for Planning Permission for proposed change of use of part of the amenity land at Egginton Road to allow for a two-way access driveway and dropped kerb to houses 77, 79 and 87 Egginton Road to facilitate vehicle parking at: 77, 79 & 87 Egginton Road, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5FG at Amenity land south of 77 , 79 and 87 Egginton Road, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5FG Ward: Hilton Reason for committee determination This item is presented to the Committee as the land is…”

“The land is wholly within Hilton Parish and is designated as a Local Green Space within the Hilton, Marston on Dove and Hoon Neighbourhood Plan and the South Derbyshire Local Green Spaces Plan. The proposal The proposal is for the change of use of part of the amenity land through the reduction of the Local Green Space (LGS) from measuring 22m x 23m to 20m x 19m to allow for a two-way access driveway and dropped kerb to houses 77, 79 and 87 Egginton Road in order to…”

Officer report

The site and its history

The grassed amenity area is designated Local Green Space, beside a parking layby and residential properties, and a similar earlier application was refused on appeal.

“There is no objection from the Highway Authority as it would create off road parking spaces for individual dwellings, however this is outweighed by the benefit brought to the site through the Local Green Space designation. As such the application is recommended for refusal.”

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Public comments

One public representation asked whether the pavement would remain available for pedestrians and bin collection.

“One representation has been received from a member of the public (11/05) which questions whether the pavement will still exist for pedestrians and bins etc? Relevant policy, guidance and/or legislation Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires that applications shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.”

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Who spoke

The applicant addressed the committee and raised concerns about green-space designation, electric-vehicle charging and additional biodiversity planting.

Members’ discussion

Members discussed electrification, off-street parking, green-space loss, reduced parking and whether the proposal helped all affected properties.

“Councillor A Jones raised concerns regarding the refusal as there was a country wide movement towards electrification and residents were looking to facilitate off street parking.”

“Members discussed the Application and raised concerns regarding the loss of local green space. It was noted that the proposal only offered a solution for the residents at 77 and 79 and nothing for 81 and 83 and overall, there would be a loss of parking spaces.”

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The committee’s decision

The committee refused planning permission in accordance with the Head of Planning’s recommendation.

“That planning permission be refused as per the recommendations in the report of the Head of Planning…”

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