Parking hardstanding and access at 1 Springfield Road, Midway, Swadlincote

What was proposed

The application proposed a hardstanding, vehicular access and gates to serve one dwelling, providing off-street parking for one car.

“Proposal: The installation of a hard standing and the formation of a vehicular access to serve 1 Springfield Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 0DA Ward: Midway Reason for committee determination This item is presented to the Committee as South Derbyshire District Council are the applicant.”

“The proposal This application seeks permission for the installation of a hard standing and the formation of a vehicular access to serve 1 Springfield Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 0DA. ormation 1. Application form as received on the 18 th May 2026 2. The Location Plan as received on the 18 th May 2026 3. The Existing Block Plan as received on the 18 th May 2026 (Drawing No 01) 4.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal was considered acceptable in design, amenity and highway safety terms.

“The proposed dropped kerb to allow vehicular access onto the residential plot would be acceptable from a highway safety point of view and would not harm the character and appearance of the existing streetscene or neighbouring residential amenity. It is therefore considered that the proposal would conform to SD1, BNE1, LP1 and H27along with the Council's SPD and the NPPF.”

Officer report

Main planning effects

The hardstanding and access were considered in keeping with the area, harmless to neighbours and acceptable for highway safety.

“The proposed hardstanding and vehicular access would allow for a smooth transition from Springfield Road. The frontage is level with the existing highway and there is existing off-street parking for two cars at the adjoining property 3 Springfield Road. The hardstanding area will be approx. 4.5 metres at its widest point and approx. 6.15 metres in depth. The dropped kerb will be approx.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Planning Delivery Team Leader presented the report and explained why the application was before the committee.

Members’ discussion

Members discussed the application and supported the officer’s recommendations.

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

Minutes

The committee decision

The committee approved planning permission in line with the recommendations in the report.

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

Minutes

Approval conditions

The approval included conditions on starting within three years, following the approved plans and completing the access and parking hardstanding before use.

“Recommendation Approve subject to conditions 1. The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To conform with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004). 2.”

Officer report