Planning appeal decision
20 Smalldale Road, Sheffield, S12 4YB
Planning appeal 3308113 at 20 Smalldale Road, Sheffield, S12 4YB (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 1 February 2023 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the two storey front extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the streetscene of Smalldale Road.
erection of front and rear two storey extensions and rear single storey extension with velux roof windows
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- S12 4YB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the two storey front extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the streetscene of Smalldale Road
What decided it
The two storey front extension would project noticeably forward of neighbouring dwellings and, given the prominent hilltop location with small frontages, would appear as a bulky and discordant addition materially detrimental to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and streetscene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H14Policy BE5
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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