One dwelling at 5 Priory Close, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Erewash Planning Committee on 9 Sept 2026.
What was proposed
An outline application sought permission for one dwelling on land behind 5 Priory Close, with all matters reserved.
“Application Reference: PA/2026/0202 Outline Application: Erection of dwelling (All matters reserved) at 5 Priory Close, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston, DE7 4JF Proposals An application for outline permission with all matters reserved has been submitted for the erection of a dwelling on a piece of land to the rear 5 Priory Close. As all matters are reserved plans are indicative. This matter is brought before planning committee due to the number of objections to the application.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended refusal because the benefits of one dwelling were outweighed by harm to character, amenity and highway safety.
“Summary In conclusion, the moderate benefits of a single dwelling in a sustainable location are outweighed by the significant harm to local character and to the amenity of the existing and proposed dwelling, and moderate harm to highway safety. Therefore the application is recommended for refusal. Recommendation REFUSE”
Officer report
Design and living conditions
The indicative two-storey dwelling would be prominent, poorly fitted to the plot and provide inadequate space for occupants and neighbours.
“Though layout, scale and appearance are reserved matters, the application is explicitly for a two-storey dwelling and the indicative layout shows how such a dwelling would have to be pressed against the pavement of Priory Close in order to provide any sort of private amenity space to the rear. This would result in a highly prominent form of development in the street scene that is not consistent with it, and neither integrates nor enhances its surroundings.”
“This is considered inadequate for the amenities of such a dwelling, and likely to lead to use that would harm the amenity of adjacent private rear gardens. The proposed plot is being severed from the rear garden of No. Priory Close. This would leave a rear garden depth of less than 6.5m, which is not considered adequate to provide suitable l amenity for that family dwelling.”
Officer report
Consultation and objections
The Mining Remediation Authority had no objections subject to conditions, while representations raised parking, amenity, highway safety and other concerns.
“Policy 10 - Design and Enhancing Local Identity Saved Local Plan Policies, March 2014 Policy H1 – Urban Consolidation Policy H12 - Quality and Design Policy DC1 – Backland or Tandem Development Supplementary Planning Documents Design Guide SPD, April 2006 Consultations Mining Remediation Authority – No Objections subject to conditions.”
Officer report
What members considered
Committee members considered the matters covered in the officer and supplementary reports.
“The committee considered a report and supplementary report form the Head of Planning and Regeneration which sought outline permission with all matters reserved for the erection of a dwelling on a piece of land to the rear of 5 Priory Close.”
“Members of the committee considered the matters covered in the report and the supplementary report and:”
Minutes
The committee decision
The committee refused the application in accordance with the officer recommendation.
“RESOLVED that the application be refused as per the recommendation set out in the report.”
Minutes
Sources
- Erewash Planning Committee minutes, 9 September 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Erewash's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- Erewash Planning Committee
- Council
- Erewash
- Date
- Wednesday 9 September 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended refusal
- Committee decided
- Refused
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
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This committee's year
21 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 2 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.