Planning appeal decision
14-16 Matilda Street, Sheffield, S1 4QD
Planning appeal 3362999 at 14-16 Matilda Street, Sheffield, S1 4QD (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 16 July 2025 by Inspector Mayes C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
retention of raised platform, canopy and outdoor seating area
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Mayes C
- Postcode
- S1 4QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The temporary appearance and materials of the raised platform and canopy structure conflict with the predominant character of substantial, permanent buildings in the Central Shopping Area, and the timber fence and gates harm the visual permeability that positively contributes to the area's character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS74 of the Sheffield Development Framework Core Strategy, March 2009Policy BE5 of the UDP
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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