Two-bedroom stable conversion at Stables At Manor Farm, Old Whittington, Chesterfield

The site

The stable block is within a cluster at Manor Farm Stables, beside a Grade II listed church and within the Old Whittington Conservation Area.

“The outbuilding / stable block is located within a cluster of buildings which form part of Manor Farm Stables. Adjacent to the application site, to the east is the Parish Church of St Bartholomew, a Grade II Listed Building (List Entry Number: 1088305). The site lies within the Old Whittington Conservation Area.”

“Above: An aerial image and extract from site location plan showing the application site, showing its relationship with St Bartholomew’s Church, and the wider area.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier permissions covered a livery yard, redevelopment including barn conversions, and conversion of barns into dwellings and bungalows.

“CHE/14/00433/FUL – Creation of a livery yard incorporating 13 new stables, 10 existing stables, horse walker, menage, feed store, haylage and straw stores and tack room and change of use of existing stables to livery yard – Conditional approval 28.10.2014”

“CHE/12/00028/FUL – Redevelopment of Manor Syck Farm, including conversion of three barns, refurbishment of existing farmhouse and new build detached farmhouse garage and detached property – Conditional approval 03.04.2012”

Officer report

Concerns from neighbours

Neighbours objected over access, parking, privacy, ownership, inaccurate plans, heritage, wildlife, future alterations and the building’s close boundary relationship.

“Concerns are raised that should the building be separated in ownership from the livery, access to the livery would be difficult, potentially impacting the viability of the livery. The comments also note that the livery parking may be affected. The concerns are acknowledged however, as shown on the submitted plans, the livery remains within the ownership of the applicant.”

“Boundary Relationship and Lack of Separation The proposed dwelling has an unusually close relationship with our property. Part of the rear elevation and the entire side elevation of the stable building sit directly on our boundary, with no separation distance whatsoever. There is no intervening land between the building and our property boundary. The proposal would therefore introduce a separate residential dwelling immediately adjoining our home.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Two objectors addressed the committee, and the Principal Planner read two late objection letters to members.

What members discussed

Members considered wildlife, lighting, traffic and parking, including visitor parking for the church, and noted how conditions and enforcement would address concerns.

“The Committee considered the report and concerns raised in the representations specifically noting issues raised around wildlife, lighting, traffic and parking issues particularly for visitors to the Church. It was understood that lighting surveys would be included in any conditions and parking for the application site would be within the curtilage of the proposed development.”

Minutes

The vote and decision

Councillor Stone moved and Councillor K Falconer seconded upholding the officer recommendation; the application was granted with the stated conditions.

“The Committee considered the report, and it was moved by Councillor Stone and seconded by Councillor K 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