One dwelling at 1 Matlock Drive, Chesterfield

What was proposed

The application sought outline permission for one self-build or custom-build two-bedroom dwelling, with all matters reserved.

“Outline planning permission for one dwelling, 1 Matlock Drive, Inkersall, Chesterfield for [name withheld]…”

“The application is in outline for a single dwelling with all matters reserved for future consideration. The application form states that the proposal is for a self-build/custom build 2 bed dwelling. The applicant’s agent has confirmed that the site is in separate ownership to No.1 Matlock Drive.”

Officer report

The site

The rectangular site appears to have been a residential garden, is elevated above the road, contains vegetation and lies in Flood Zone 1.

“The site is a rectangular plot and appears to have been the garden of no.1 Matlock Drive. It has an area of 304 square metres, with the road frontage being approximately 9.4 metres wide and a depth of 28 metres extending to the rear of no.3 Matlock Drive. The site is elevated above existing road level with conifers along the site frontage and containing a number of trees and other vegetation.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways raised no objection, while consultees recommended conditions covering environmental health, drainage, mining, biodiversity and related matters.

“Ward Members No comments received Staveley Town Council No comments received DCC Highways No objection – the site has a suitable boundary with the public highway to provide an acceptable access and is of a sufficient size to accommodate requisite onsite parking CBC Strategic Planning The site is not on previously developed land and therefore does not conform with the two most important principles set out in CLP2 CBC Environmental Health Recommend conditions relating to…”

Officer report

Residents’ concerns

Three local residents raised concerns about a two-storey house, disruption, funding, birds and retaining garden land.

“Representations have been received from or on behalf of 3 local residents. The points raised may be summarised as follows:”

“- Surprised to hear a two storey house was being built on the land as Matlock Drive and Bakewell Road are all bungalows. A house would not be in keeping with its surroundings. - Concerned that the construction of a two storey house will be noisy and disruptive and could go on indefinitely. Given the current economic climate, also worried about the possibility of the project running out of funding.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Principal Planner presented the report, showed site material and read out a letter from the applicant.

Members’ discussion

The Committee discussed concerns about the type of property and was told a single-storey property could be secured by condition.

“The Committee considered the report and concerns raised in the type of property. It was explained that this could be achieved by condition for a single storey property.”

Minutes

The vote

Councillor Stone moved to uphold the officer recommendation and Councillor Yates seconded the motion.

“It was moved by Councillor Stone and seconded by Councillor Yates that the officer recommendation be upheld.”

Minutes

The decision

The Committee upheld the officer recommendation and granted permission subject to the conditions in the officer report.

“That the officer recommendation be upheld, and the application be GRANTED, subject to the conditions outlined in the officer’s report.”

Minutes