Four self-contained flats at 186 Awsworth Road, Ilkeston

What was proposed

The application sought to demolish a conservatory and convert a former mixed-use building into four flats, with associated changes to windows and doors.

“DEMOLITION OF SINGLE STOREY CONSERVATORY, CONVERSION OF BUILDING INTO 4 NO. SELF CONTAINED RESIDENTIAL UNITS, OTHER ASSOCIATED WORKS. AT PETER CANLIN (FORMER) 186 AWSWORTH ROAD ILKESTON DERBYSHIRE”

“Planning Permission is sought for the conversion of a former mixed-use building to 4 flats. The proposal includes associated works such as the alteration of windows and doors to the front elevation.”

Officer report

The site

The semi-detached building had formerly contained a café and hot food takeaway alongside residential use, with a rear garden and no off-street parking.

“Awsworth Road is a semi-detached building located on Awsworth Road Ilkeston. The planning status of the building is currently a mixed-use café/hot food takeaway and residential, although the former commercial use (Peter Canlin’s) has ceased. The site possesses a reasonably sized rear garden, access to which is provided through a side gate. It does not possess any off- street parking.”

Officer report

Consultation and objections

Highways and environmental health raised no objections, while eight properties objected over parking, access, nuisance, noise, character, amenity and other concerns.

“DCC Highways – No objections Environmental Health – No objections…”

“Concerns about increase road usage and parking • Concerns about the potential for anti-social behaviour and nuisance due to an increase in people. • Noise and disruption. • Not in character with the street • Dangerous for pedestrians • Concerns about increase in bins • Application form and certificate issues • Concerns about residential amenity • Access issues • Parking and cycling provision…”

Officer report

Public speaking

A speaker opposed the application, raising concerns about overdevelopment, shared access, noise, disturbance and on-street parking.

Members’ discussion

Members considered the speaker’s points and the matters covered in the planning assessment, including the distinction between apartments and HMOs and privacy arrangements.

“Prior to the members debate, the Head of Planning and Regeneration advised the committee and members of the public that the application in front of members was addressing the need for apartments rather than HMOs, and that there would be no loss of privacy due to the retention of the existing layout, which was common along the street.”

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

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application subject to the conditions set out for the development.

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

Minutes