18 apartments at Miners Rescue Station, Chesterfield

What was proposed

The application proposed converting the building and adding first- and second-floor extensions to create 18 apartments with parking.

“The application is for the conversion and extension of the building to create 18 apartments with parking to the front and rear of the building. • To the ground floor there are 9 apartments proposed: 3 x 2 bed, 5 x 1 bed and 1 x studio • To the first floor there are 7 apartments proposed: 7 x 1 bed • To the second floor there are 2 apartments proposed: 1 x 2 bed and 1 x 1 bed. • The external materials for the extensions are intended to be metal seam cladding.”

“The application proposes an extension to the building, comprising of an additional storey on the two storey area of the building and a first floor extension on the ground floor single storey section of the building. The overall footprint of the building does not alter, but the building will become three and two storey.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a locally listed former Miners Rescue Station with a two-storey building, rear tower, basement and parking area.

“The application relates to the locally listed former Miners Rescue Station The building is detached and comprises of a two storey structure fronting Infirmary Road with single storey elements to the rear. The building is characterised by a flat roof design, faced in red brick with detailed coping and balcony area to the front. To the rear there is a purpose built tower and a specially designed basement which was used for training of workers.”

“Description Large 2-storey flat roofed building circa 1930s which was once a Mine Rescue Station. Constructed of brick with stone or stucco window surrounds with the same material forming parapets above the upper floor bays. Decorative pilasters next to the original vehicle entrances and the ground floor windows have decorative corbels and hoods.”

Officer report

Earlier site history

An earlier application for education use of the building and car park received conditional permission in 2010.

“CHE/10/00016/COU Change of use of building and car park from category B2 to D1 (education) - revised plans received 22nd February 2010 – CONDITIONAL PERMISSION (07.04.2010)”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant and the agent addressed the committee.

Members’ discussion

Members noted plans to showcase the building’s history and the climate change measures.

“The Committee considered the report and recommendations within it and Councillors noted the plans for showcasing the history of the building by the applicant and the climate change plans as outlined in the officer’s report.”

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The vote

Councillor Stone moved, and Councillor Brittain seconded, that the officer recommendation be upheld.

“It was moved by Councillor Stone and seconded by Councillor Brittain that the officer recommendation be upheld.”

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The decision

The committee upheld the officer recommendation and granted permission subject to the conditions, with a CIL liability notice of £28,222.

“That a CIL liability notice be issued for £28,222 as per section 6.9 of the officer’s report.”

“That the officer recommendation be upheld, and the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions outlined in the officer’s report.”

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