Planning appeal decision
Land to the Rear of 51-55 Knowle Lane, Sheffield, S11 9SL
Planning appeal 3327675 at Land to the Rear of 51-55 Knowle Lane, Sheffield, S11 9SL (Sheffield City Council) was allowed on 4 June 2024 by Inspector Dring G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of three houses with associated works including access and landscaping
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dring G
- Postcode
- S11 9SL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwellings would not result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area, as they would relate well to existing backland developments in the vicinity and would not be visible from Knowle Lane due to intervening built form and site levels.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS31CS74
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 72Paragraph 128Paragraph 135
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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