Planning appeal decision
6 Ashfurlong Drive, Sheffield, S17 3NP
Planning appeal 3280074 at 6 Ashfurlong Drive, Sheffield, S17 3NP (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 22 December 2021 by Inspector Bayliss G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.
described in the application as “first-floor extension to form enlarged bedrooms, new bedroom, repositioned en-suite and hall. Associated internal alterations
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bayliss G
- Postcode
- S17 3NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed roof alteration would create a highly noticeable disproportionate addition making the building appear top-heavy, causing harm to the character and appearance of the area in conflict with development plan policies and NPPF design expectations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE5Policy H14Policy CS74Supplementary Planning Guidance 'Designing House Extensions'
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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