218A Chatsworth Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 2AT

1. 1.The proposal with cladding and amendments to historic openings is poorly designed and at odds with the character and architectural style of the building. The cladding fails to respond to the material palette of the conservation area. These unsympathetic alterations are harmful to the character and appearance of the locally listed building which contributes to the significance of the wider Conservation Area. The proposed development therefore conflicts with Local Plan policies CLP20 and CLP21 and Parts 12 and 16 of the NPPF. The proposed alterations to the building are considered to cause harm to the Conservation Area by failing to preserve or enhance the character or the appearance of the Conservation Area. As such, the proposal is contrary to Section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, which require that special regard is paid to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of a Conservation Area.
2. 2.Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate the presence or otherwise of protected species and the extent that they may be affected by the proposed development. In the absence of sufficient information on European Protected Species (i.e. roosting bats) the Local Planning Authority is unable to discharge its duty in respect of the requirements of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2019 (Amendment) (EU Exit). This lack of information is also contrary to the requirements of Policy CLP16 of the Adopted Local Plan. Statement of Positive and Pro-active Working with Applicant In accordance with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2015 and paragraph 39 of the 2024 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as the proposed development is in conflict with the NPPF and with ‘up-to-date’ policies of the Local Plan, it is not considered to be ‘sustainable development’ to which the presumption in favour of the development applies. The Local Planning Authority considered the merits of the submitted application and requested the submission of revised plans. Revised plans were not forthcoming and works have continued on site which are not in accordance with the plans as submitted. Therefore it is considered that there is now no prospect of resolving the fundamental planning problems with it through further negotiation.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

S40 2AT

Parish

None

Date validated

19 March 2025

Architect profile

MANNING HOLDEN ARCHITECTS LIMITED

Case officer

EC