Planning appeal decision
66 Muirfield Avenue, Swinton, South Yorkshire, S64 8TF
Planning appeal 3275313 at 66 Muirfield Avenue, Swinton, South Yorkshire, S64 8TF (Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 October 2021 by Inspector Radcliffe I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of garage and erection of two storey side/rear and single storey front extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Radcliffe I
- Postcode
- S64 8TF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed extension would fail to set down its roof height in relation to the existing dwelling, causing it to appear as original design and unbalance the semi-detached pair, contrary to the Householder Design Guide SPD and local plan policies requiring high quality design that respects local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS28SP55
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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