Workshop extension at Hgv Testing Station, Harper Way, Duckmanton, Chesterfield

What was proposed

The application sought an extension to the existing vehicular workshop and reorganisation of the existing office accommodation, without changing access or parking areas.

“The proposal seeks full planning permission to extend the existing building within the application site. The planning applciation proposes an extension to the existing vehicular workshop and reorganisation of the existing office accommotion.”

“The proposed extension would be located on the northern facing elevation of the existing building. No changes are proposed to the existing site access or existing parking areas.”

Officer report

The site and its history

The site is on Harper Way within the Markham Vale Strategic Site, and an HGV testing station with ancillary offices received conditional permission in 2019.

“The application site is located on Harper Way, located within the wider Markham Vale Strategic Site.”

“CHE/19/00207/FUL - New HGV testing station and ancillary offices – Conditional permission 22.05.2019”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the extension acceptable in principle and compatible with the existing building, nearby residents, highway safety, biodiversity and drainage requirements.

“When the original planning application for the HGV testing station (CHE/25/00207/FUL) was determined, it was concluded that the development will create jobs, support regeneration and adhere to the guidelines of the Markham Vale Development Framework. As the proposal is to extend the current business, the proposal is therefore acceptable in principle, in accordance with Local Plan policies CLP1, CLP6 and SS4.”

“The application site is located within an existing industrial estate. It is largely surrounded by large industrial units. Due to the location of the proposed extension, there would be limited views of the development from Harper Way and in the wider area. The proposal comprises a modest extension on the north facing elevation of the existing building. It has been designed to reflect the design, scale and proportions of the existing building.”

Officer report

What consultees said

The Highway Authority, Strategic Planning, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Yorkshire Water and Environmental Health raised no objections, subject to an Environmental Health condition.

“Environmental Health No objections subject to a condition being attached to any approval…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Principal Planner presented the application, shared photographs and explained that the proposal made no changes to parking on the site.

What councillors discussed

Councillors discussed parking, double yellow lines and the absence of highway concerns, noting that enforcement was ultimately for the road owner.

“The Committee considered the report and recommendations within it and Councillors noted the issues raised about parking and the restrictions by double yellow lines but acknowledged Highways don’t have any concerns to raise and that parking would ultimately be a matter for Derbyshire County Council as the road owner.”

Minutes

The committee vote

Councillor Stone moved to uphold the officer recommendation, and Councillor Miles seconded the motion.

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

Minutes

The decision

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