Planning appeal decision
697 Attercliffe Road, Atercliffe, Sheffield, S9 3RE
Planning appeal 3350557 at 697 Attercliffe Road, Atercliffe, Sheffield, S9 3RE (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 9 December 2024 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
change of use to House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and residential flat above
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cooper P
- Postcode
- S9 3RE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of prospective residents
What decided it
The combination of poor design quality harming the character and appearance of the building and special character area, together with inadequate natural light to corridors and rooms creating unsuitable living conditions for prospective residents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BE5BE18CS74
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 191
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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