Planning appeal decision
81 Whiteways Road, Sheffield , S4 8EW
Planning appeal 3310655 at 81 Whiteways Road, Sheffield , S4 8EW (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 18 April 2023 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and area.
two storey side/two storey rear bedroom extensions, single storey front/6 metre rear extension, existing loft conversion with dormer at rear
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cleary D
- Postcode
- S4 8EW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and area
- the living conditions of No.79 Whiteways Road through overbearing and overshadowing
What decided it
The proposed extensions would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the dwelling and streetscene through their scale and design, and would cause unacceptable overshadowing and overbearing effects on the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Sheffield Unitary Development Plan Policy BE5Sheffield Unitary Development Plan Policy H14Designing House Extensions SPG Guideline 1Designing House Extensions SPG Guideline 2Designing House Extensions SPG Guideline 5
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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