3 Linnet Way, Sheffield, S6 6GE

Planning appeal 3308608 at 3 Linnet Way, Sheffield, S6 6GE (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2023 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed roof terrace on the living conditions of occupiers of the adjoining residential property to the east (2 Skylark Close) with respect to overlooking and privacy.

to install grade 316 stainless steel upright post inclusive of glass clamps and 12mm clear toughened glass infill panels on existing flat roof (carried out already). Remove existing window and replace with a door of similar type to the existing external doors and raise the level of the stone header to accommodate a door/doorframe (not carried out)

Authority: Sheffield City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Down K
Postcode: S6 6GE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed roof terrace on the living conditions of occupiers of the adjoining residential property to the east (2 Skylark Close) with respect to overlooking and privacy

What decided it

The proposed roof terrace would create a materially harmful level of overlooking and loss of privacy to the adjoining property, conflicting with UDP Policy H14, NPPF paragraph 130, and the Council's SPG.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H14 of the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan (UDP), 1998Guideline 6 of the Council's Supplementary Planning Guidance: Designing House Extensions (SPG)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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