One detached dwelling at 739 Sheffield Road, Sheepbridge, Chesterfield

What was proposed

The application proposed one detached two-storey dwelling with three bedrooms, a study, gym, garage, garden, parking and a new access.

“The proposal seeks permission to erect 1 detached two storey dwelling on site.”

“The dwelling would have 3 bedrooms, a study and gym on the first floor and a living area, kitchen/diner, plant room and garage on the ground floor. It would be constructed with multi rustic red bricks, Marley Eternit Rivendale slate tiles and dark grey windows and doors. It would have 2 two storey glazed sections to the front and rear and solar panels on the roof. The garage would be for 2 vehicles.”

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The site and surroundings

The site is in the front garden of an existing large detached house, within a residential area near industrial units, a railway and a main road.

“The application site is within the front garden area of no.739 Sheffield Road. This is a large, grassed area with access from the private drive which loops round the site from Sheffield Road.”

“The immediate surrounding area is largely residential with 3 separate detached dwellings within an area called “The Brushes” that is surrounded by industrial units to the south, a railway track to the east, a main road to the west and a densely built housing estate to the north.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

An earlier application for a first-floor extension, triple garage and link was granted conditional permission in 2002.

“CHE/0202/0110 - First floor extension over existing double garage space with new triple garage and link – Conditional Permission – 03/04/02”

Officer report

Officers’ assessment

Officers considered the location acceptable overall and found the design, residential amenity, drainage, highways, trees and biodiversity acceptable subject to conditions.

“Whilst some improvements have been made to the design of the dwelling, overall, the design could be further improved with a more consistently contemporary approach to the architecture. However, given the lack of visibility of the plot and the architecture of the surrounding dwellings, the overall elevational finish of the dwelling is considered to be acceptable and will not cause significant adverse impacts on the visual amenity and character of the area.”

“It is considered that the drainage queries raised above can be appropriately considered via condition. Subject to such conditions and a water efficiency condition the proposal is acceptable in relation to Policy CLP13 of the Adopted Local Plan.”

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Consultation responses

Consultees raised no objections overall, subject to conditions covering drainage, noise, contamination, ecology, trees and working arrangements.

“Design Services Drainage No objections, subject to separate drainage systems and further details of infiltration tests on site.”

“No objection, subject to condition in regards working hours and land contamination. Further monitoring required of the acoustic fencing.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Principal Planner presented the proposal and explained that it was for a detached two-storey dwelling with three bedrooms.

Committee decision

The committee upheld the officer recommendation and granted permission subject to the conditions in the application assessment.

“It was moved by Councillor Stone and seconded by Councillor Miles 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.”

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