Agenda item

Full Planning Application - Demolition of Existing Building, Erection of an Affordable Local Needs Dwelling, Works of Hard and Soft Landscaping and Other Associated Works at Land South of Boundary Farm, Lydgate, Eyam (NP/DDD/1125/1191) HF

Meeting of Planning Committee, Friday 13th March 2026 10.00 am (Item 34/26)

Minutes:

The Planning Officer presented the report and outlined the reasons for refusal as detailed in the report.

There was a correction to make to the report at Para 8 where it was stated that the kitchen and living space was at ground floor, with bedrooms to the upper floor, where it was I fact the other way round.

Clarification was given on the last bullet point under representations at Para 19 to confirm that the response states no objection but that the matters raised were concerns for members to consider.

The following spoke under the public participation at meetings scheme:

Caroline McIntyre - Agent

Some Members had visited the site the previous day.

The Planning Officer presented the report and outlined the reasons for refusal as detailed in the report.

The following points were discussed:

· The size of the proposed new dwelling was above the threshold under current policy and guidance for single person occupancy.

· The proposal would create a future proof affordable house, with the applicant covering the cost of the new build.

· New build provided an opportunity to create a climate efficient house.

· The National Park Management Plan included an objective to support sustainable communities by improving opportunities for affordable housing and connection to services.

· The proposed site was on the family farm where the applicant would be able to support the farm business.

· An overhead electric wire was thought to run over the boundary site.

A motion to approve the application subject to a S106 agreement with the conditions outlined below was proposed and seconded, put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED:

That the application be APPROVED subject to the following:

Time limit

In accordance with plans

PD rights

4.	Stone detail and sample panel for walls.
5.	Detail and sample for roof material.
6.	Details of external windows and doors prior to installation.
7.	Details of construction of boundary and retaining walls.
8.	Extent of residential curtilage to be restricted to within green line shown on approved plans.
9.	Roof verge to be flush pointed.
10.	Rainwater goods.
11.	Pipework to be internal.
12.	Service lines to be underground.
13.	Control on external lighting.
14.	Details of solar panels and air source heat pump and to be installed prior to first occupation.
15.	Hard and soft landscaping plan including levels and track detail.
16.	Foul and surface water drainage measures to be installed prior to first occupation.
17.	Pre-commencement condition for Construction Environmental Management Plan.
18.	Scheme for ecological enhancement measures to be submitted for approval.

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