A couple have been granted permission to build a four-bedroom house which uses part of the existing garden of their current home.

Mr and Mrs Bradley, of Grindleton View, Chatburn, applied to Ribble Valley Borough Council almost a year ago to build the two-storey property with a large basement on the same site as where they currently live.

The house will accommodate a double garage, bedroom, and ensuite in the basement; two bedrooms, a lounge, and a kitchen/dining room on the ground floor; and a further bedroom on the first floor.

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The council approved the development subject to various conditions, including that work must start within three years.

A supporting statement submitted to the council said: “The proposed development is for the erection of a detached dwelling.

"The dwelling will be located in line with the host dwelling, with a frontage onto Sawley Road and set back from the road.

“The proposed access will be onto Sawley Road and located in the north west corner of the site.

“The majority of the roadside vegetation would remain so that views of the dwelling from public vantage points would be limited, given the boundary hedge and the low profile of the dwelling.

“The character of the area would remain largely unchanged with the retention of the majority of the roadside hedge.

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“The site is located in relatively close proximity to Chatburn conservation area. The listed church is located approximately 80 metres to the south west of the site and the conservation area extends further north on the western side of Sawley Road to include two stone properties located on the other side of the road.

“The proposed development complies with relevant development plan policies as well as the framework and is a form of sustainable development.”

To view the plans in full, visit the council’s planning website.