Barn conversion extension at Crabcroft Barn Crabcroft Farm, Awsworth

“Recommendation The Committee is asked to RESOLVE that planning permission be granted subject to conditions outlined in the appendix. Detail 3.1 The application seeks planning permission to retain the extension to the barn conversion as built. The barn conversion is a bungalow, with the single storey extensions extending outwards of the front (west) and side (south) elevations.”

“The application seeks planning permission to retain the extensions to the barn conversion as built. The single storey extensions are located on the front (west) and side (south) elevations of the barn conversion, which is now a bungalow. The original planning application (planning reference: 18/00267/FUL - extend and convert barn into a dwelling (Class C3) new access and fencing) was granted conditional planning permission on 20 July 2018.”

“The application site consists of a barn conversion (which is now a bungalow). The access to and from the application site is to the front (west) of the bungalow, which leads to adjacent road Awsworth Lane, located north-west of the application site. The adjacent property Crabcroft Farm, which has also been converted into a dwelling, is located north of the application site, whilst to the south of the application site there is a barn and stable block.”

“The benefit of the proposal is that it provides enhanced living accommodation for the occupiers of the dwelling. The proposal is considered to reflect an acceptable level of design for the reasons outlined above. The proposal is considered unlikely to have a significant impact upon the amenity and highway safety of the adjacent neighbouring properties for the reasons outlined above.”

“It is concluded that, having regard to the relevant policies of the Local Plan, national planning guidance and to all other material considerations including the Public Sector Equality Duty and comments raised in the representations received, the development is acceptable and that there are no circumstances which otherwise would justify the refusal of permission.”

“No comments from technical consultees are required for this application.”

“A site notice was posted on 18 December 2024, with the consultation period expiring on 11 January 2025. One response was received which did not object to the application, however, did raise concerns in regard to the planning process being disregarded due to the barn conversion not being built in accordance with the approved plans as part of previous planning application (planning reference:18/00267/FUL).”

“The application had been brought to Planning Committee, because although it was contrary to green belt policy, the recommendation for the application was to grant conditional planning permission.”

“The Committee debated the item, including development in the Green Belt and concerns about the increase to the area of tarmac and a lack of clarity as to whether there were suitable soak aways. It was proposed by Councillor G Bunn and seconded by Councillor R E Bofinger that, should the planning permission be approved and should it be required, that a condition be added for suitable drainage. On being put to the meeting the motion was carried.”

“The development hereby permitted shall be maintained in accordance with the plans…”

“If any future development has the potential to encounter coal seams which require excavating, for example excavation of building foundations, service trenches, development platforms, earthworks, non- coal mineral operations, an Incidental Coal Agreement will be required. Further information regarding Incidental Coal Agreements can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/incidental-coal- agreement/guidance-notes-for-applicants-for-incidental-coal-agreements…”