Converted garage accommodation at 9 Woodthorpe Road, Woodthorpe, Chesterfield

What was proposed

The application proposed extending and converting a former agricultural building into ancillary accommodation with two bedrooms, living space, a store and a widened access.

“Planning permission is sought for the extension and conversion of the former agricultural building to create ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling including external changes to the existing roof and external walls.”

“The building would be utilised as an annexe to the existing dwelling, with a kitchen, diner and lounge in the front section and 2 bedrooms and bathroom in the side section. The rear part of the building would be retained as a store.”

Officer report

The site and its history

The site contains a historic former agricultural building beside a Grade II listed church, with several earlier applications including permissions and withdrawn proposals.

“The property the subject of the application is what appears to be a historic former agricultural building within the grounds of No.9 Woodthorpe Road, which is a detached two storey farmhouse located on the settlement edge of Woodthorpe village.”

“To the west of the site is a Grade II Listed building titled the Church of St Peter, which has a list entry number: 1329365. The description of the building is this: Church. 1849. Patron: The Duke of Devonshire. Coursed, squared sandstone with ashlar dressings; steeply-pitched graduated slate roof. 3 bay nave with small semi-octagonal chancel and west bellcote. Early English Gothic Revival style.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers considered the conversion acceptable because it respected the building and listed church setting, protected residential amenity and highway safety, and met local policies.

“The former stables are located immediately to the west of the former ‘Church of St Peter’, which is grade II listed and which was constructed in 1849 (shown below shaded in pink). Architecturally, the former church is a good example of Victorian gothic revivalism and retains a great deal character. It was converted to residential use in the 1990s.”

“The proposed scheme is considered to be designed sympathetically to ensure that it has an acceptable impact to the existing building, surrounding area and the setting of a listed building. This ensures that is acceptable in relation to Local Plan policies CLP20 and CLP21.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Development Management and Conservation Manager presented the application, showed photographs and explained the impacts on the church.

The committee vote

Councillor Miles moved, Councillor Bingham seconded, and the committee upheld the officer recommendation.

“The Committee considered the report and recommendations within it.”

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

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to the conditions in the officer report, with a CIL liability notice of £2,254 issued.

“That a CIL liability notice be issued for £2,254 as per section 6.8 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.”

Minutes