Proposals that would extend a property located in "a very prominent position" on Royle Avenue in Glossop have been rejected by councillors. 

Members of High Peak Borough Council’s Development Control Committee unanimously rejected the plans that included a lower ground floor attached garage, to be formed partially through excavation, and a single storey side extension linking to new two storey rear extension.  

The meeting heard that the application was recommended for refusal due to concerns about the appearance and design as the height, scale and massing would be disproportionate to the original property. 

The proposals would lead to an overbearing and oppressive development that due to their proximity to a neighbouring property resulting in significant harms to residential amenity. 

Previous plans for the site had also been rejected, a decision upheld by the Planning Inspectorate following an appeal. 

However, applicant Craig Jackson said the new plans addressed the issues raised at the appeal. 

He said the design had been changed so the character of the original house was retained. 

Councillors were shown details of other extensions at properties on the road.

“I don’t think we are doing any dissimilar,” he said. 

Cllr Stewart Young said: “I do fear for the neighbours, and the view across the road and the neighbour at the side.” 

He added: "The design of the site is wrong for the neighbouring properties, and I do agree with the officers report.” 

Cllr Graham Oakley, also supporting refusal, said: “At one time I worked at the end of Royle Avenue, so I passed this house for many, many years. It is in a very prominent position.” 

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