13-bed HMO at 12 Spital Lane, Spital, Chesterfield

What was proposed

The application sought to convert mixed commercial and residential use into a 13-bedroom HMO, with building, garage and access changes.

“PROPOSAL: Change of use from mixed commercial and residential to a 13 bed HMO, with alterations to the building and grounds including demolition of garages and alterations to access…”

Officer report

The site

The vacant site contains a three-storey detached building, two garages and off-street parking, and previously had commercial and residential use.

“The application site is located on Spital Lane, close to the junction with Valley Road. It comprises a three storey, detached property with two detached single storey garages and off-street parking located to the south of the site. The building is currently vacant and previously had a commercial use at ground floor with living accommodation above.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Permission was granted in 1989 for improvements to the front elevation.

“CHE/0589/0405 - Permission for improvements to front elevation – conditional permission 27 th July 1989.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Consultees raised no objections, subject to conditions covering highways, biodiversity, licensing information and bin storage.

“Highway Authority No objections raised, subject to a condition and informative note.”

“Private Sector No objections raised. Highlight that the proposal would be Housing subject to mandatory licensing. Confirms that the space and amenities appear to be up to standard, although it would be useful to know how the basement level utility room is to be used, as this could be used for some laundry facilities and free up more cooking/dining space for what is a fairly large HMO.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Two objectors, the applicant and the agent addressed the committee.

What members discussed

Members noted the petition and concerns about parking and road safety, but recognised there were no highway objections and supported the need for housing.

“The Committee considered the report and recommendations within it and Members noted the petition; concerns raised around parking and road safety but were also aware that no highway concerns had been made. It was noted that the preliminary assessment/survey report had found no bats. Overall, it was felt that housing was needed in the district and that the officer recommendation should be accepted.”

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The committee vote

A motion to uphold the officer recommendation was moved and seconded.

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

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The decision

The application was granted subject to correcting condition 9 and all conditions in the officer recommendation.

“That the officer recommendation be upheld, and the application be GRANTED subject to the correction of condition 9 and all conditions outlined in the Officer’s report.”

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