Residential garden and parking at 1 Newton Mount Cottage, Burton on Trent

What was proposed

The application sought residential garden use for agricultural land and retention of a parking area for the applicant and family.

“Executive Summary This application seeks permission for the change of use of agricultural land to residential (use class C2) including the retention of a hard standing area. The scale and appearance of the proposals are considered acceptable and there are not considered to be any significant amenity implications. Therefore, the application is recommended for approval subject to conditions as set out in the report.”

“The proposal The application seeks to change the use of the land to residential garden associated with 1 Newton Mount Cottages and regularise the creation of a parking area on the section closest to the property to be used as additional residential parking for the applicant and their family.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

A previous application for hardstanding, vehicle and machinery parking, and storage containers was withdrawn; earlier extensions and a porch were approved.

“The application is supported by the following documentation: Application Form (received 1 Jul 2026) Planning Statement (received 1 Jul 2026) A02 P01 Location & Block Plans As Proposed (received 16 Jun 2026) Relevant planning history DMPA/2026/0842 - retention of hard standing for parking of vehicles and access and parking of machinery and two 20ft storage containers for associated maintenance purposes - withdrawn 29 Jun 2026 9/2019/0292 - erection of an extension - approved…”

“9/2015/0091 - erection of an extension over existing garage - approved with conditions 9 Apr 2015”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal would not harm rural character, neighbouring amenity, parking or highway safety, subject to conditions.

“Apart from the area that has already been laid to hardstanding for parking there are no other alterations or structures proposed as part of the application. The remaining land will remain laid to lawn and permitted development rights for building and other works such as engineering works and further hard landscaping would be removed by way of a condition in order to retain control over the character of the land.”

“Adequacy of parking provision and highway safety The provision of additional parking in itself will not create additional traffic, the demand for vehicles to be travelling to/from and parking at the host dwelling is already there. Also, as the site is located on a private road, if sufficient parking were not available within the site there would be the potential for vehicles to cause obstruction.”

Officer report

Consultation and objections

Three residents objected over countryside character, hardstanding, tree planting, recreational noise, vehicle safety, property damage and alleged hazardous waste.

“9/1993/0429 - erection of a part two storey extension on the flank and rear of the semi detached house - 5 Oct 1993 Responses to consultations and publicity A site notice has been displayed. Bretby and Newton Solney Parish Councils no comments submitted Three objections have been received from local residents.”

“Highway, Access & Pedestrian Safety Hazardous Vehicle Movements: Frequent high-speed vehicle, go-kart, and quad bike movements crossing back and forth between the residential driveway and the hardstanding area present a severe collision hazard to pedestrians, pets, and other road users using the narrow access lane.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Planning Delivery Team Leader presented the application and explained the correction to its use-class description.

Members’ discussion

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

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

Minutes

The committee decision

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

“RESOLVED: That planning permission be approved as per the recommendations in the report of the Head of Planning…”

Minutes

Conditions

The permission required the development to follow the submitted plans and controlled further buildings, structures, enclosures, ponds and hard surfacing.

“Conclusion and planning balance Matters raised during the consultation process are not considered to justify a refusal of permission and can be acceptably addressed with appropriate conditions including the removal of permitted development rights. The proposal is not considered to result in a conflict with the policy requirements of the Local Plan and is considered to be acceptable.”

“2) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, or any statutory instrument amending, revoking and/or replacing that Order, within the curtilage of 1 Newton Mount Cottages, Bretby Lane, Burton on Trent, Derbyshire, DE15 0QS no building, structure or means of enclosure, swimming or other pool or pond, or engineering operations, including hard surfacing (except as authorised by this permission or allowed…”

Officer report