Replacement self-build dwelling at Woodcock View, Chapel Brow, Charlesworth

The site and surroundings

The site was an existing detached property within Charlesworth’s settlement boundary, directly beside but outside the Conservation Area and Green Belt.

“The application site refers to an existing two storey detached property and its curtilage located on Chapel Brow within the established settlement boundary of Charlesworth.”

“The surrounding area comprises predominantly two storey detached dwellings. The surrounding properties do not respect a uniform building line and are positioned with a variety of orientations. The application site is directly adjacent to but wholly outside the Charlesworth Conservation Area and the Green Belt.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

An earlier extension and remodelling application was refused and then allowed on appeal, alongside other approved permissions affecting the property.

“Reference no. HPK/2025/0104 Description: Extension and remodelling of the existing dwelling Decision: Refused and Allowed at Appeal (20/06/2025 & 06/11/2025)”

“Reference no. HPK/2025/0313 Description: Certificate of Lawfulness Application for proposed – • Two Storey Rear Extension • Single Storey Side Extension • Single Storey Rear Extension • Erection of Rear facing Dormer Window • Erection of a single storey garden room • Erection of two porches • Erection of velux style rooflights Decision: Approved (12/06/2016)”

Officer report

What people said

Five public comments objected to the proposal, while highways, wildlife and conservation consultees raised no objection subject to conditions.

“Derbyshire County Council Highways (No Objection subject to Conditions)”

Officer report

Who spoke

The planning officer reported Charlesworth Parish Council’s objection, and the agent addressed the committee.

The committee vote

The committee resolved to approve the application by 27 votes to 20.

“That the application be approved as set out in the report, subject to an additional condition to require the re-use of the existing stone; 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