Two-storey extensions and garage at 43 Brockwell Lane, Brockwell, Chesterfield

What was proposed

Permission was sought for two-storey front and rear extensions, a replacement garage, roof and landscaping changes, and internal improvements.

“Planning permission is sought to build a two storey extension to front and rear of the property and the construction of garage.”

“The front extension would match the style and size of the existing projecting gable section, which would also include a bay window at ground level. The rear extension would include an alteration to the angle of the rear roof pitch to retain the existing eaves height, 3 dormer roofs and a single storey rear extension. This would introduce larger bedrooms, more storage and ancillary rooms such as W.C’s and walk-in wardrobes.”

Officer report

The site

The property is a detached dwelling in a residential area, with housing around it and a wooded area to the north.

“The property is a detached dwelling located to the northern side of Brockwell Lane. It is in a residential area and is surrounded by housing to the east, west and south, with a wooded area to the north. The group of dwellings are mostly detached, with a one a half storey and two storey dwellings set in much larger than normal plots.”

“The dwelling has a large cat-slide roof from the ground floor to the ridge with two hipped roofed dormer roofs. Front elevation:”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier applications concerned extensions and changes to use as a nursing or residential home, with one refused and one conditionally permitted.

“CHE/0893/0485 - Two 2 storey extensions and change of use to nursing/residential home – Refused – 11/11/93”

“CHE/0494/0196 - Change of use to residential home for the elderly – Conditional Permission – 15/07/94. Unclear if this permission was ever commenced.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the design suited the dwelling, neighbours’ amenity would not be significantly harmed, and highway safety would be maintained.

“The alterations are considered to be of a scale and design that are appropriate to the existing dwelling and surrounding area. It would replace the existing pebble dash render with off-white and white render, which is considered acceptable. The replacement of the tiles from red rosemary tiles to grey concrete tiles is not considered to be an acceptable change for the…”

“Local Plan policy CLP14 states that development will be expected to have an acceptable impact on the amenity of users and neighbours. The Council’s SPD ‘Successful Places’ provides further guidance in respect of privacy, day light and sunlight, overshadowing and external amenity space.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Development Management and Conservation Manager presented the report, shared photographs and explained the application.

Vote and decision

Councillors moved and seconded a motion to uphold the officer recommendation, and the application was granted with conditions.

“The Committee considered the report. It was moved by Councillor Miles and seconded by Councillor G Falconer that the officer recommendation be upheld.”

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

Minutes