Rural house extensions at Chestnut House, Epworth Turbary, Epworth
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by North Lincs Planning Committee on 24 Sept 2025.
Earlier planning history
A two-storey extension was approved with conditions in 2005.
“Housing and Employment Land Allocations DPD (2016): PS1 Presumption in favour of sustainable development TOWN COUNCIL Epworth Town Council neither supports nor objects to the planning application. PUBLICITY The proposal has been advertised by site notice. No comments have been received. RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY PA/2005/0227: Planning permission to erect a two storey extension – approved with conditions 24/03/2005.”
Officer report
Officers’ recommendation
Approval was recommended because the proposal’s design, residential impact and flood-risk effects were considered acceptable despite exceeding the usual countryside volume guideline.
“the original dwelling should remain the dominant visual feature of the dwelling as extended; • all new construction should be of a high standard of design, reflecting the architecture of the building and the vernacular of the locality; and • the appearance or use of the dwelling as extended should not adversely affect the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality.”
“Accordingly, the proposal does not increase flood risk on site or elsewhere, and is considered to comply with policies DS16 and DS14 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan. Conclusion The proposal conflicts with policy RD10 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan as the volume of the extensions would exceed the 20% guideline normally applied to dwellings in the open countryside. It is for this reason that the application has been referred to planning committee for determination.”
Officer report
The main planning issue
The extensions would increase the original dwelling’s volume by 51.6%, exceeding the 20% guideline for countryside homes.
“Further guidance is provided by policy RD10, which states that extensions to dwellings in the countryside should not normally exceed a 20% increase in volume over the original dwelling. This threshold is intended to ensure that extensions remain proportionate and do not result in suburban-style overdevelopment in rural areas.”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
Planning permission was granted in accordance with the recommendation.
“PA/2025/556 - PLANNING PERMISSION TO ERECT EXTENSIONS WITH ASSOCIATED ALTERATIONS AND RAISE RIDGE HEIGHT BY 600MM TO CREATE USABLE ROOF SPACE WITH ROOFLIGHTS. LOCATION: CHESTNUT HOUSE, WROOT ROAD, EPWORTH TURBARY, EPWORTH, DN9 1EF”
“Resolved – That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.”
Minutes
Conditions of permission
The development must begin within three years and follow the approved proposed plans and elevations.
“RECOMMENDATION Grant permission subject to the following conditions: The development must be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”
“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: (P) P01 Proposed Plans and Elevations.”
Officer report
Sources
- North Lincs Planning Committee minutes, 24 September 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of North Lincs's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Wednesday 24 September 2025
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- Officers recommended approval
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This committee's year
26 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 4 against officer advice.
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