Mill House, Peak Lane, Hooton Levitt, Rotherham, S66 8PL

Planning appeal 3275434 at Mill House, Peak Lane, Hooton Levitt, Rotherham, S66 8PL (Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 21 September 2021 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, and linked to that, the effect of the proposal on the setting of the adjacent Grade II listed building, 'Fitz Turgis', by diminishing the agricultural character of that property.

construction of timber and stone entrance canopy / porch to front elevation. Removal of window on rear elevation and fit new double doors

Authority: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Cooper P
Postcode: S66 8PL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, and linked to that, the effect of the proposal on the setting of the adjacent Grade II listed building, 'Fitz Turgis', by diminishing the agricultural character of that property.

What decided it

The modest nature and scope of the proposals, combined with the use of matching materials, would not cause undue harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling or the setting and significance of the adjacent listed building.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS23Policy SP40Policy SP43
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199

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