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Allowed6 May 20253361773

6 Goldcrest Walk, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2TS

Planning appeal 3361773 at 6 Goldcrest Walk, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2TS (Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 6 May 2025 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.

a two storey side extension

Authority
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Eggleton P
Postcode
S61 2TS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The extension's set back position, narrow width, subservient design, and compliance with design policies meant it would not harm the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS 28Policy SP 55

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