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Dismissed5 February 20253348715

Land Between 100 and 108, South Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5RD

Planning appeal 3348715 at Land Between 100 and 108, South Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5RD (Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 February 2025 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

erection of semi detached house with 2 attached apartments

Authority
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Clark J
Postcode
S62 5RD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of No 100 South Street in respect of outlook
  • the free and safe flow of traffic

What decided it

The dominance of parking space across the width of the appeal site with minimal boundary definition would be harmful to the overall character and appearance of the surrounding area, conflicting with Local Plan Policies CS 28, SP 55 and SP 56 and the Framework's design requirements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS 28SP 55SP 56
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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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