Glazed rear extension at 54 Main Street, Newton Solney, Burton On Trent

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by South Derbyshire Development Management Committee on 10 Feb 2026.

DMPA/2025/1651Approved

The site and its setting

The site is a Grade II listed dwelling in a conservation area, within a historic village setting and a substantial landscaped plot.

“Newton Solney is an area of notable historic interest, characterised by a concentration of designated heritage assets. Although the application property is a Grade II Listed Building in its own right, it also forms part of the wider historic setting of several nearby listed structures. These include the Church of St Mary the Virgin (Grade II), Newton Park Hotel (Grade II), The Lodge and Attached Walls (Grade II), The Cedars (Grade II), and Beehive Cottage (Grade II).”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier approvals covered outbuilding conversion, front gates, listed-building alterations and repairs, and a rear porch.

“9/1991/1009 - The erection of a porch at the rear of the Grade II Listed detached house known as The Cottage - Approved 25/04/1991”

“DMPA/2025/1655 - Listed Building Consent for the erection of glazed single storey rear extension, addition of a secondary glazing to some windows and internal alterations with associated works - Under consideration…”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The Conservation Officer had no objection but sought details on materials, secondary glazing, internal finishes and patio works through conditions.

“Responses to consultations and publicity Conservation Officer (comments for both Householder application and Listed Building Consent) - No objection to the principle of the proposed works. No material details provided for the extension, no details provided on the style or fixing details for the secondary glazing and no details provided on the finish of the internal works, perhaps condition these points.”

“At the time of publication no other comments were received in response to the publicity and consultation process which included site and press notices. Relevant policy, guidance and/or legislation Section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 comprises a statutory duty to give special consideration to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.”

Officer report

What members considered

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

“The Development Manager presented the Application and noted that it was before Committee as an elected member was the Applicant.”

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

Minutes

The committee vote

The committee resolved to approve planning permission in accordance with the report’s recommendations.

“That planning permission be approved as per the recommendations in the report of the Executive Director – Place and Prosperity.”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was approved subject to conditions, including requirements for approved plans, facing materials and patio materials.

“(drawing No. 01A) Proposed Elevations, Floor Plans, Roof Plan and Block Plan as received on the 19th December 2025 (drawing No. 08) 3D Visuals as received on the 12th December 2025 Heritage Statement as received on the 12th December 2025 unless as otherwise required by condition attached to this permission or following approval of an application made pursuant to Section 96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of…”

“Prior to the construction of the patio area, details including patterns, and samples if necessary, of the materials proposed to be used on the surfaces of the extended patio area shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out using the approved materials.”

Officer report

Sources

  • South Derbyshire Development Management Committee minutes, 10 February 2026
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of South Derbyshire's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Date
Tuesday 10 February 2026
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)

This committee's year

41 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 2 against officer advice.

Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.

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