Planning appeal decision
45 Dore Road, Sheffield, S17 3NA
Planning appeal 3265726 at 45 Dore Road, Sheffield, S17 3NA (Sheffield City Council) was allowed on 15 July 2021 by Inspector Dillon C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to layout and form.
the erection of 3 dwelling houses including demolition of existing garden chalet to facilitate access
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dillon C
- Postcode
- S17 3NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to layout and form
- the effect of the appeal proposal on the living conditions of occupants of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to levels of privacy
What decided it
The proposal would have a neutral impact on character and appearance and would not harm living conditions of neighbouring residents, and it meets the presumption in favour of sustainable development with no adverse impacts that would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.
No adverse impacts which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the appeal proposal when assessed against the policies of the Framework taken as a whole; the proposal meets the presumption in favour of sustainable development and accords with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS 31Policy CS 26Policy H14Policy BE5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 124Paragraph 127Paragraph 11
- Judgments
- Bernard Wheatcroft Ltd v SSE
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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