Industrial building extension at Derbyshire Aggregates Dalton Central Hub Blenheim Road Airfield Industrial Estate Ashbourne

What was proposed

A single-storey side extension would add storage and packing space to an industrial building, providing about 870 square metres of floor area.

“Planning permission is sought for a single storey side extension to the industrial building to the southeast of the site.”

“The extension is proposed to be erected to the north-east facing side of the building and will create an additional low pitch industrial ‘bay’, to be used for storage and packing. The proposed extension has a length of 29m, a width of 30m, a height to eaves of approx. 9.8m and a height to pitch of 11.9m and will provide an additional floor area of approx. 870 square metres. The extension is located around 3.5m back of the front elevation of the existing building.”

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The site

The site contains industrial buildings and hardstanding at the eastern edge of the Airfield Industrial Estate, with a public footpath along its western boundary.

“The application site comprises a number of industrial buildings and open areas of hardstanding and is currently occupied by Derbyshire Aggregates Ltd, an aggregate manufacturing firm. The site is located toward the eastern edge of the existing Airfield Industrial Site off Blenheim Road toward the south eastern edge of Ashbourne. The site is accessed off Blenheim Road with existing vehicular parking to the southern side of the site.”

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Earlier applications

Earlier applications included composting, storage, solar panels, plant and machinery storage, and a previous industrial building extension.

“22/00644/FUL Change of use of land formally used for compost storage to a plant and machinery storage compound and associated creation of hardstanding PERC 13/10/2022”

“22/01204/FUL Extension to industrial building to accommodate 3 no silos, the construction of storage bays and PERC 15/02/2023”

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Why approval was advised

The extension was considered acceptable for employment use, with no significant effects on character, neighbouring amenity, flood risk or highway safety.

“− Policy EC1 of the Adopted Derbyshire Dales Local Plan makes provision for the conversion and expansion of existing employment sites within sustainable locations. − The proposed development is not considered to have any significant impact on the character of the building or surrounding area. − The proposed development is not considered to result in any unacceptable impact on future occupiers or occupiers of neighbouring properties.”

“Having regard to this, the consultation responses and representations received, and the relevant provisions of the development plan and guidance contained within the NPPF it is clear from the consideration of the main issues that the development should be approved as there would be no significant adverse impacts or technical reasons to refuse planning permission that would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits arising from the retention and expansion of an…”

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Consultation responses

Highways, police, the Environment Agency, Environmental Health, flood officials, fire and rescue, archaeology and footpath bodies raised no objections, subject to comments.

“Consultee Name Position Date Comments Local Highways Authority (Derbyshire County Council) No objection. 01.05.2025 No objection. Derbyshire Police – Crime Prevention No objection/ comments. 01.05.2025 There are no objections or comments from us in respect of the proposed industrial unit extension. Environment Agency No objection. 07.05.2025 No objection to the application.”

“Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service No objection subject to comments. No objection subject to the following:”

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Public representations

No representations were received about the application.

“No representations in respect of the application have been received.”

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Questions from councillors

Councillors asked about delivery hours, solar panels and lighting, while the planning officer explained the delivery-hours condition.

The committee debate

Members debated removing the delivery-hours condition, but concerns were raised about inconsistency and Environmental Health’s clear advice.

“During debate Cllr Stuart Lees moved the recommendations apart from Recommendation 3. Cllr Lees moved a recommendation that Recommendation 3 be removed but that this could be reviewed by Environmental Health and could put be back in again if required. Cllr Dermot Murphy seconded this.”

“Councillor Sue Burfoot advised the committee that Environmental Health had given a very clear view on the reasons for the condition and that the company had not made representations to alter any of the conditions.”

Minutes

Conditions attached

Permission included approved plans, a three-year start period, delivery hours from 7am to 7pm, and delegated authority for necessary amendments.

“That planning permission be approved, subject to conditions as set out below with delegated authority to the Director of Place and Economy to approve any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary:”

“The development hereby approved shall not be carried out other than in accordance with the following approved plans and documents, except insofar as may otherwise be required by other conditions to which this planning permission is subject:”

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