Three-bedroom detached dwelling at Land Adjacent To 45 Alexandra Road East, Chesterfield

What was proposed

The application proposed a two-storey, three-bedroom detached dwelling with stepped design, two parking spaces, a raised patio and private garden space.

“The application is for the erection of a two storey, three bedroom detached dwelling. The proposed dwelling has a broadly rectangular footprint, with a stepped design in response to the changing land levels across the site.”

“The proposal will be served by off-street parking for two vehicles utilising the existing access point. To the rear of the property will be a raised patio overlooking the garden with privacy screens to the east and west elevations. Private amenity space of approximately 140sqm will be provided.”

Officer report

The site

The site was a vacant, sloping and terraced parcel beside existing homes, with an existing access point and evidence of earlier garages or outbuildings.

“The application site is located on the south side of Alexandra Road East and relates to a vacant parcel of land to the east of 45 Alexandra Road East. To the west is No 29, however immediately adjacent to the site is a large, detached garage which is understood to be within separate ownership and not associated with No 29.”

“Land levels within the site slope significantly from north to south and the existing land is terraced. Historically the site appears to have been maintained separately and there is an existing dropped kerb to the access point. Historic mapping suggests garages or outbuildings on the site. There have been no buildings or structures on the site since at least 2007 based on aerial imagery.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier permissions included applications for a self-build dwelling, a dormer bungalow and a house, while the latest outline application was withdrawn.

“CHE/25/00264/OUT - Outline application for one self-build dwelling – WITHDRAWN (04.08.2025)”

“CHE/05/00729/FUL - One no dormer bungalow (As revised by Drawing No: 0537-02-Revision A received on the 02.12.05) – CONDITIONAL PERMISSION (08.12.2005)”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers considered the proposal acceptable overall and recommended permission because it accorded with relevant policies, subject to conditions.

“CONCLUSION 9.1 Overall the proposal is considered to be acceptable in accordance with the above mentioned policies of the Local Plan. RECOMMENDATION”

“It is therefore recommended that the application be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The highway authority had no objection subject to conditions, the Coal Authority withdrew its objection subject to investigations, and wildlife advice led to conditions.

“Objection withdrawn subject to conditions covering pre-commencement conditions requiring intrusive site investigations. Environmental Health No comments received…”

“Local Highway Authority No objection subject to conditions.”

Officer report

What people objected to

Three objections raised concerns about retaining walls, light, outlook, privacy, traffic, construction impacts, a garage or outbuilding and surface water drainage.

“As part of the application process three letters of objection have been received. The main concerns raised are summarised below. These representations are available to view in full on the Councils website. 1. Impact on retaining walls – concerns raised regarding the structural integrity of the retaining wall and driveways of neighbouring properties. Potential for damage and compensation 2.”

“Concern regarding construction traffic and delivery issues with large lorries and no turning point. 7. Disruption, noise and dust during construction impacting neighbours health and sleep 8. Loss of light to garage/outbuilding originally referred to as a games room - The deeds to the building ensure a right to light from the south facing window. Development would result in loss of most of the daylight that is needed to the building. 9.”

Officer report

Who addressed the committee

An objector addressed the meeting, while the Development Management and Conservation Manager presented the report and described the proposal.

What members discussed

Members noted the site’s steep gradient, retaining-wall condition and coal-mining investigations, and said solar panels or climate measures had been missed.

“The Committee considered the report and concerns raised in the representations specifically noting the site gradient and drop in levels and 6.2.5 of the officer’s report recommending a condition be imposed requiring details of the retaining walls/structures. Ensuring foundations are suitable would come under Building Control regulations.”

“The committee thought the application had missed an opportunity for the installation of solar panels or climate changes measures for the proposed application, but it was moved by Councillor Stone and seconded by Councillor Miles 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’s report.

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

Minutes