Single-storey rear extension at 34 Horderns Park Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by High Peak Development Control Committee on 18 May 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought permission for a single-storey rear extension measuring up to 4.2 metres high, 7.9 metres wide and 4 metres deep.
“The application seeks full planning permission for the erection of a single-storey rear extension.”
“The rear extension would measure a maximum height of 4.2m, a width of 7.9m and a depth of 4m.”
Officer report
The site and surroundings
The site is a detached bungalow with a large rear garden, sloping land, front parking and predominantly residential surroundings.
“The application site relates to a detached bungalow finished in pebble dash. The property benefits from a large rear garden which is partially patioed and primarily soft-landscaped. The land to the rear is uneven and slopes downward. To the front lies a large area of hardstanding capable of accommodating three vehicles.”
“The surrounding character is predominantly residential, comprising of a mixture of semi-detached and detached properties.”
Officer report
Earlier planning history
An earlier application for alterations to the garage roof and dormer windows was approved in 2004.
“HPK/2004/0858 - Addition of Room over garage and alterations to garage roof and pitched roof alterations to dormer windows - Approved, 2004…”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the extension would be acceptable in principle, complement the dwelling and avoid harm to neighbours’ amenities.
“The proposal is considered acceptable in principle, and there would be no harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area. Moreover, the extension would not harm the residential amenities of the surrounding neighbours. It is therefore considered that the development would be in accordance with the relevant policies in the Local Plan, adopted Supplementary Planning Documents and the NPPF.”
“Standard Time Limit 2. Development to be carried out accordance with approved plans 3. Materials shall match in colour, form and texture to those of the existing building using pebbledash render.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
No neighbouring responses were received, and the highway authority found no material impact on the public highway.
“By the end of the consultation period, no neighbouring responses were received.”
“There appears to be no material impact on the public highway and therefore the Local Highway Authority (LHA) has no further comments to make.”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The committee granted planning permission as set out in the report, with delegated authority for non-substantive wording changes.
“That planning permission be granted as set out in the report; and…”
“That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.”
Minutes
Sources
- High Peak Development Control Committee minutes, 18 May 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of High Peak's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Monday 18 May 2026
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- Officers recommended approval
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- Approved
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This committee's year
47 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 1 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.