Self-build dwelling at 24 Main Street, Stanton-by-Dale

What was proposed

The application sought a self-build two-storey dwelling with gardens, parking and mixed external materials.

“Planning permission is sought to erect a new self-build two-storey dwelling on the site which is accessed from Main Street, accessed by a block paved and gravelled track which serves as a vehicular access for garaging associated with the adjacent dwellings at Hall Farm Court.”

“A variety of external materials are proposed including brick, composite black cladding laid vertically, and a standing seam metal roof. Gardens are proposed front and rear with parking within the proposed residential curtilage.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site is in Stanton-by-Dale’s centre, outside the settlement boundary, within the Conservation Area and Green Belt.

“The application site is located within the centre of the village of Stanton-by-Dale on the corner of Main Street and School Lane. It falls outside of the village settlement boundary but is within the Stanton-by-Dale Conservation Area and the Green Belt. It is also within a coal mining standing advice area.”

Officer report

Earlier decisions

Earlier permissions allowed a replacement barn and the conversion of an existing barn into a dwelling.

“ERE/1016/0022 - Demolish existing barn & construct replacement barn – Approved – 20/1/2017.”

“ERE/ 0120/0017 - Change of Use of Existing Barn to a Dwelling - Approved - 23/ 3/2020”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The parish council objected over the Green Belt, design and mature trees, while the highways authority raised no objection.

“Parish Council – Objection - the proposed dwelling being within the green belt, objection to the style of dwelling in the conservation area, objection to the distance from trees which are known to be in excess of 500 years old, serious concern around root protection of these trees.”

“Derbyshire County Council (DCC) Highways Authority - No objections.”

Officer report

Concerns from nearby people

Three nearby occupiers raised concerns about the Green Belt, Conservation Area, settlement boundary, trees and a listed building’s setting.

“Adjoining occupiers were notified of the proposals and a site notice was displayed. A press notice advertising the proposals was placed in the local paper. Three representations have been received from nearby occupiers and can be summarised as follows:”

“the proposed dwelling being within the green belt, and no exceptional circumstances exist which may set a precedent for more buildings within the Green Belt; • objection to the style of the dwelling in the conservation area, detracting from the historic significance; • the proposal is located outside the settlement boundary; • objection to the distance from what I believe to be an ancient tree within the vicinity of the building, serious concern around root protection of…”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the proposal acceptable in principle, design, highway, neighbour amenity, heritage and tree terms, subject to conditions.

“Amenity space would be small for future occupiers but acceptable. The existing access is to be utilised and so will result in little change from Main Street. Following consultation with the Highways Authority they have not objected to the proposals; accordingly it is considered that the proposals are acceptable in this respect and so would be unlikely to cause harm to highway safety.”

“Overall, it is considered that the proposal represents an acceptable form of development. The design of the development is, therefore, considered to comply with the design elements of the local and national policies detailed above.”

Officer report

What was said at the meeting

A supporter said improvements had been made to the land and the family home would have minimal impact on its surroundings.

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application subject to the conditions set out with the application.

“Members of the committee considered the points raised by the speakers, in addition to the matters covered in the report and:”

“RESOLVED that the application be approved subject to the conditions contained within the report.”

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