Single-storey rear extension at 8 Thorndon Way, Walton, Chesterfield

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey rear extension, internal remodelling, low-carbon improvements and a raised garage roof.

“The application proposes the development of a single storey rear extension, internal remodelling, and low carbon improvements. The proposed single storey rear extension is proposed to project a maximum of 5 metres beyond the rear elevation of the property. In addition, a further 2.7 metre projection will project from the rear elevation of the existing garage and adjoin the proposed rear extension of the dwellinghouse.”

“A retaining wall is proposed to be parallel to the proposed rear elevation of the property; this will be stepped 0.75 metres from the rear elevation and have a height of 1 metre. This is due to the land level changes across the application site.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a detached brick bungalow beside Thorndon Way and Moorland View Road, with two off-street parking areas.

“The property subject of the application is a detached bungalow which is finished in brick with white upvc windows and doors and dark roof tiles.”

“The proposed is located on the south side of the public highway known as Thorndon Way however due to the location of the property it is also bound by Moorland View Road to the west. The property is set back from Moorland View Road by approximately 18 metres and is set back from Thorndon Way by approximately 5 metres and has provision for no.2 off street parking areas.”

Officer report

Earlier site history

A previous application for a two-metre boundary fence was unconditionally approved in 2019.

“CHE/19/00585/RET – Erection of a 2 metre high boundary fence of concrete posts and wooden panels. Unconditionally approved 12/11/2019”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers considered the proposal acceptable and recommended permission because it would not cause significant harm to the area, neighbours or highway safety.

“The proposed single storey rear extension is noted to project a considerable (5 metres) distance beyond the rear elevation of the property. When giving consideration to the plot size and the location of the proposed development it is not considered the proposal is harmful.”

“It is therefore considered that the proposal is appropriate to the existing building and its surroundings and would not cause significant adverse impacts on the visual amenity and character of the area. The proposal therefore accords with the provisions of policy Local Plan policy CLP20.”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

No comments were received from ward members, neighbours or the public, and no representations resulted from publicity.

“Ward members No comments received Public / neighbours No comments received…”

Officer report

Conditions proposed

The recommendation included conditions covering commencement, approved plans, the heat pump and biodiversity enhancements.

“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).”

“The Air Source Heat Pump hereby approved shall be installed on site in accordance with the details submitted in the email from the agent dated the 15 th January 2026.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Development Management and Conservation Manager presented the report and explained the proposed extension and garage projection.

Committee discussion

Councillors moved and seconded a motion to uphold the officer recommendation.

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

Minutes

The committee’s 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