Planning appeal decision
Flat 8, 3 Kenwood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1NP
Planning appeal 3338970 at Flat 8, 3 Kenwood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 1NP (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 5 August 2024 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Nether Edge Conservation Area.
proposed roof to stairwell, alterations to rear windows
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- S7 1NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Nether Edge Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of Flat 7 of 3 Kenwood Road, with particular regard to overlooking
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area and create overlooking issues for neighbouring residents, with limited public benefits insufficient to outweigh these harms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE5Policy BE16Policy BE17Policy H14Policy CS74
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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