Planning appeal decision
10 Ashpool Fold, Woodhouse, Sheffield, S13 7DZ
Planning appeal 3356694 at 10 Ashpool Fold, Woodhouse, Sheffield, S13 7DZ (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 26 March 2025 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with particular regard to outlook.
change of use from domestic swimming pool to a detached 3 -bedroom bungalow
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- S13 7DZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The significant harm to the living conditions of future occupants resulting from poor outlook to the bedrooms, which would demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of providing one additional housing unit.
The significant harm to living conditions of future occupants regarding outlook demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing supply, building re-use, accessible location and local economic benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H14Policy H15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 135
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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