17 terraced dwellings at Chesterfield Road Farm, Staveley, Chesterfield

What was proposed

The application proposed 17 two-storey terraced homes in three blocks, with two access points, 31 parking spaces and demolition of existing buildings.

“The application proposes 17 dwellings, comprising two storey terraced properties, in three separate blocks. The scheme includes 11 two bedroom properties and 6 three bedroom properties. The works would result in the demolition of the dilapidated buildings within the site.”

“Access to the site is proposed from Chesterfield Road, via two access points. The layout includes 31 off-street parking spaces.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The overgrown site had dilapidated buildings, homes to the west and south, and open countryside to the north.

“The application site comprises an elongated parcel of land located to the northern side of Chesterfield Road. The site is overgrown and has several dilapidated buildings within it.”

“The site adjoins St Joseph’s Court, a row of residential dwellings located to the west of the application site. To the south, separated from the application site by Chesterfield Road, are terraced residential dwellings. To the north of the site is open countryside.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers considered the proposal sustainable and policy-compliant, with conditions addressing outstanding matters, and recommended approval subject to an affordable housing payment and conditions.

“Given that the proposed development does not conflict with the NPPF or Development Plan policies, it is considered to be ‘sustainable development’ and there is a presumption on the LPA to seek to approve the application. The LPA has used conditions to deal with outstanding issues with the development and has been sufficiently proactive and positive in proportion to the nature and scale of the development applied for.”

“In view of this, the proposal is considered to comprise sustainable development which, in accordance with the NPPF, should be approved without delay. On this basis, the proposal is recommended for approval.”

Officer report

What consultees said

Consultees raised no objections subject to conditions on highways, wildlife, coal mining, drainage and water, while archaeology, fire, climate change and others raised no objections.

“Ward Members No comments received Strategic Planning No objections Highway Authority No objections subject to three conditions Borough Council Private Section Housing No comments received Borough Council Environmental Health No comments received Derbyshire Wildlife Trust No objections subject to three conditions The Coal Authority No objections subject to two conditions DCC Archaeology The proposal will have no archaeological impact Derbyshire Fire and Rescue No objections…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Principal Planner presented the report and explained the site’s open outlook and the need for housing.

Committee discussion

The committee considered the report before the application was moved by Councillor Callan and seconded by Councillor Yates.

“The Committee considered the report, and it was moved by Councillor Callan and seconded by Councillor Yates.”

Minutes

The vote and decision

The committee upheld the officer recommendation and granted permission subject to the affordable housing agreement and reported conditions.

“That the officer recommendation be upheld, and the application be GRANTED, subject to a S106 agreement covering Affordable housing commuted sum in line with Local Plan policy CLP4 and the conditions outlined in the officer’s report.”

Minutes