Planning appeal decision
62 Hilltop Road, Dronfield, Sheffield, North East Derbyshire, S18 1UL
Planning appeal 3351214 at 62 Hilltop Road, Dronfield, Sheffield, North East Derbyshire, S18 1UL (North East Derbyshire District Council) was dismissed on 19 March 2025 by Inspector Spataru A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
‘proposed 4 number dormer bungalows with garages and 1 number two storey detached house with integral garage plots 1-5’
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Spataru A
- Postcode
- S18 1UL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwellings fail to demonstrate good design that is well related to their surroundings in terms of form, massing, scale and fenestration details, causing significant harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area contrary to the development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SS7Policy SDC 12Policy HOU1Policy D3
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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