Planning appeal decision
Pheonix Court, 67 Blyth Road, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 7LF
Planning appeal 3293673 at Pheonix Court, 67 Blyth Road, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 7LF (Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 August 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 building and the surrounding area.
‘Extend part of the existing building upwards by 2.7m to accommodate a further 4 x two bedroom apartments’
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- S66 7LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area
- The effect on the living conditions of the residents of 67a The Coach House, Blyth Road, with particular reference to light and outlook
What decided it
The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area caused by the bulky, disjointed form, inappropriate proportions, compressed windows, and use of zinc cladding, which would fail to integrate satisfactorily with the existing Victorian property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP55Policy CS28
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 120Paragraph 69
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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