Planning appeal decision
4 Oldfield Close, Stannington, Sheffield, S6 6EN
Planning appeal 3334345 at 4 Oldfield Close, Stannington, Sheffield, S6 6EN (Sheffield City Council) was allowed on 19 February 2024 by Inspector Whalley J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The likely effect of the proposed roof extension on the character and appearance of the dwelling and its immediate surroundings.
Alterations to roof to form additional habitable space including raising of ridge height and addition of 4no. roof lights
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Whalley J
- Postcode
- S6 6EN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The likely effect of the proposed roof extension on the character and appearance of the dwelling and its immediate surroundings
What decided it
The proposed extension would not result in undue dominance, loss of sunlight, overlooking or adverse effects on neighbouring amenity, and existing parking arrangements would not be adversely affected.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy CS74UDP Policy H14UDP Policy BE5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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