Planning appeal decision
15 Binfield Road, Sheffield, S8 9FA
Planning appeal 3274417 at 15 Binfield Road, Sheffield, S8 9FA (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 19 August 2021 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed front dormer window on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
refurbishment of existing attic and the construction of both a front and rear dormer window
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- S8 9FA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed front dormer window on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed front dormer would be visually prominent and occupy a disproportionately large portion of the roof, causing harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding terrace.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE5Policy H14Policy CS 74Guideline 2 of the Council's Designing House Extensions Supplementary Planning Guidance
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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