Garage converted to annexe at 14 Collishaw Close, Hasland, Chesterfield

What was proposed

External alterations would convert the existing garage into an annexe with a bathroom, kitchen and lounge/bedroom.

“It is proposed to make external alterations to an existing garage and to convert it into an annexe ancillary to the host property (14 Collishaw Close). This would include replacing the garage door with a window and brick surround. The annexe would have a bathroom, kitchen and lounge/bedroom.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal was acceptable under the relevant policies, subject to conditions.

“CONCLUSION 9.1 Overall the proposal is considered to be acceptable in accordance with the above identified policies of the Local Plan. RECOMMENDATION”

“It is therefore recommended that the application be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:”

Officer report

Main planning issues

The annexe would remain linked to the main dwelling, use matching materials, retain three parking spaces and address overlooking with obscure glazing.

“An objection has been received in regard to the potential for the future resident of this annexe to overlook into the rear windows of the dwelling at no.12 Collishaw Close. It is considered that there is potential for an unsatisfactory amenity impacts here, but as the scheme would have a side window overlooking the front garden of no.14 it is considered that the front window from which the overlooking could occur, would be mitigated by obscure glazing to ensure that…”

“Local Plan policies CLP20 and CLP22 require consideration of parking provision and highway safety. The proposal will lead to the loss of a parking space within the garage and it would leave 3 parking spaces on site. The provision of three off street parking spaces to serve the main dwelling and annexe is considered to be reasonable provision to accord with policies CLP20 and CLP22 of the Local Plan.”

Officer report

Who spoke at the meeting

The Development Management and Conservation Manager presented the application, showed photographs and explained the need for obscure glazing because of the level change.

What members considered

The committee considered the application and the recommendation before deciding whether to uphold it.

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

Minutes

The decision

The application was granted subject to the conditions set out for the development.

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

Minutes

Conditions attached

Conditions covered the approved plans, biodiversity enhancement, obscure glazing, water use and occupation ancillary to the main dwelling.

“The development hereby approved shall only be carried out in full accordance with the approved plans (listed below) with the exception of any approved non-material amendment. All external dimensions and elevational treatments shall be as shown on the approved plan/s (listed below). - Site location plan and site plan drawing no.005 - Proposed floor plans and elevations drawing no.004”

“The self-contained accommodation hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling on the application site, presently known as 14 Collishaw Close, Chesterfield, in that it shall: - only be occupied by persons with a familial link or demonstrable relationship to the occupants of the main dwelling; - not be identified or addressed as a separate postal address; - not be occupied in the event the main…”

Officer report