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Dismissed3 February 20253343844

158 Ferham Road , Rotherham, S61 1DZ

Planning appeal 3343844 at 158 Ferham Road , Rotherham, S61 1DZ (Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 February 2025 by Inspector Sibley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the vitality and viability of Rotherham Town Centre.

partial change of use at front of house to jewellery shop at:(only front of house at ground floor)

Authority
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Sibley G
Postcode
S61 1DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development upon the vitality and viability of Rotherham Town Centre
  • the effect of the proposed development upon highway safety
  • the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The failure to satisfy the sequential test by demonstrating that available, suitable and viable units do not exist in Rotherham Town Centre for the proposed retail use.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS12Policy SP11Policy SP56

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