Large home extension at 29 Cone Lane, Silkstone Common, Barnsley

“This application is before Members as, following submission of the application, the agent, Andy Cudworth, has been subsequently elected as a Councillor and is now the Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Assets. The application is for the removal of an attached garage, the rising of the roof height to create habitable accommodation including a rear balcony, the erection of two storey front, side and rear extensions.”

“Application reference number 2026/0278 Application Type Full Planning Permission Proposal Description: Removal of attached side garage, raising of roof to create habitable space (including rear balcony) and erection of 2 storey front, side and rear extensions (including integral garage) to dwelling…”

“The site is located at the end of an access road to the rear of Cone Lane on the edge of Silkstone Common. The site is located within an area allocated as urban fabric within the adopted Local Plan, with Green Belt located beyond the rear garden.”

“The property benefits from a large rear garden, and the land slopes down towards the open countryside. It is noted that a public right of way is located beyond the northern boundary of the site and also beyond the rear garden running parallel with the boundaries. A hedge runs along these boundaries providing screening from the footpath.”

“There have been no planning applications within the last 40 years at this site.”

“Public Rights of Way – No comments or objections raised…”

“Silkstone Parish Council – No comments or objections raised.”

“The development hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the amended plans (Nos. Existing Plans JCM-126-1; Proposed Plans JCM-326-7 Rev C; Location Plan PP-14823982V1) and specifications as approved unless required by any other conditions in this permission. Reason: In the interests of the visual amenities of the locality in accordance with Local Plan Policy D1 High Quality Design and Place Making.”

“Construction or remediation work comprising the use of plant, machinery or equipment, or deliveries of materials shall only take place between the hours of 0800 to 1800 Monday to Friday and 0900 to 1400 on Saturdays and at no time on Sundays or Bank Holidays. Reason: In the interests of the amenities of local residents and in accordance with Local Plan Policy POLL1 Pollution Control and Protection.”

“The Head of Planning and Building Control submitted a report on Planning Application 2026/0278 (Removal of attached side garage, raising of roof to create habitable space (including rear balcony) and erection of 2 storey front, side and rear extensions (including integral garage) to dwelling at 29 Cone Lane, Silkstone, S75 4PU).”

“RESOLVED that the application be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendations.”