12 - 18 Haymarket, Sheffield, S1 2AX

Planning appeal 3319894 at 12 - 18 Haymarket, Sheffield, S1 2AX (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 21 September 2023 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers including whether the proposal would contribute towards a vibrant, sustainable community within the City.

change of use into shared residential facilities with large shared areas including a gym

Authority: Sheffield City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Burnham T
Postcode: S1 2AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers including whether the proposal would contribute towards a vibrant, sustainable community within the City
Whether the proposal would provide suitable access, refuse and cycle storage

What decided it

The significant adverse impacts on living conditions of future occupiers, particularly poor outlook and inadequate natural light in multiple rooms, combined with deficient cycle storage provision, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing supply and economic contribution.

The adverse impacts regarding living conditions and cycle storage deficiencies, afforded significant weight, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing supply and economic contribution, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS74 of the Sheffield Core Strategy (2009)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 104

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