Dropped kerb and verge removal at 42 Milton Road, Repton, Derby

What was proposed

The application sought to extend the existing dropped kerb and remove the grass verge to provide off-street parking.

“Proposal: The formation of a vehicular access to serve 42 Milton Road, Repton, Derby DE65 6FZ Ward: Repton Reason for committee determination This item is presented at Committee at the discretion of the Head of Planning. Executive Summary The application seeks permission for the extension of an existing dropped kerb and removal of the grass verge directly outside the host property.”

“The site is within the defined settlement boundary of the Repton Village Area as referred to in policy SDT1 and shown on the Settlement Boundary Maps in Appendix A to LP2. The proposal The application seeks permission for extension to the existing dropped kerb and the removal of the grass verge directly outside the host to facilitate off-street parking.”

Officer report

The site

The property is a semi-detached dwelling on a road characterised by wide grass verges, dropped kerbs and tarmac parking areas.

“Site Description The host is a semi-detached brick built dwelling with a hipped tiled roof. The host, attached neighbouring dwelling and the dwellings to the east of the site feature a half brick, half render design and are set back from the highway. It is evident that the area to the front of the property has been entirely surfaced, removing what would have been the front garden under permitted development to create off street parking for the host.”

“Milton Road serves as a transitional road from rural to semi-rural. It is characterised by wide, deep grass verges, broken up with dropped kerbs and tarmac to allow for off-street parking.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier applications for a personal training business in an outbuilding were approved in 2022 and 2023.

“Applicant’s supporting information Cover Letter as received on the 5th November 2025 Application Form as received on the 5th November 2025 Proposed Block Plan as received on the 5th November 2025 Existing Site Plan as received on the 5th November 2025 Location Plan as received on the 5th November 2025 Highway Video Evidence as received on the 5th November 2025 Relevant planning history DMPA/2021/1676 - Retrospective application for change of use from outbuilding to a 1-1…”

“DMPA/2022/1462 - Removal of condition 1 (Temporary Use) & variation of condition 3 (Operational Hours) of permission reference DMPA/2021/1676 (Retrospective application for change of use from outbuilding to a 1-1 personal training business) to allow permanent use between 05:00 - 22:00 Mon-Sun, including public/bank holidays - Approved 16/05/2023.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended refusal because removing the established verge would harm the semi-rural streetscene and conflict with design policies.

“The proposed development would result in the removal of an established grass verge, which currently provides an important visual buffer between the highway and footway. This feature contributes significantly to the character and appearance of Milton Road, a key transitional route from the rural surroundings into the village of Repton.”

“In contrast, Milton Road accommodates a variety of dwelling types and benefits from a substantial grass verge and wide footway, which help to break up what could otherwise be a heavily hard- surfaced area. Furthermore, Milton Road functions as one of the main access routes into Repton, forming a transitional corridor from rural to semi-rural character.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The planning delivery team leader presented the application, and the applicant addressed the committee.

Members’ discussion

Members considered the material considerations and the visual amenity of the area after attending a site visit.

“The Committee was advised that Members attended at site visit earlier that day.”

“Members considered the Application and noted the material consideration and the visual amenity of the area.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee resolved to refuse planning permission in accordance with the recommendation.

“That planning permission be refused as per the recommendations in the report of the Executive Director – Place and Prosperity.”

Minutes