162 to 170 Devonshire Street, Sheffield, S3 7SG

Planning appeal 3284196 at 162 to 170 Devonshire Street, Sheffield, S3 7SG (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 24 March 2022 by Inspector Caine M, 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, with particular reference to historic significance and the setting of Wharncliffe Fireclay Works, a Grade II listed building.

the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a four storey building to provide 1,123sqm of commercial space (Use Class E) with ancillary areas

Authority: Sheffield City Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Caine M
Postcode: S3 7SG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular reference to historic significance and the setting of Wharncliffe Fireclay Works, a Grade II listed building
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the residents of 165 West Street and 12 Westhill Lane with particular regard to outlook and light

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, the setting of the listed building, and the living conditions of neighbouring residents could not be justified by the undemonstrated public benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S3Policy CS74Policy BE19Policy S10
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 203Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 130

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