Planning appeal decision
8 Marsh House Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9SP
Planning appeal 3363268 at 8 Marsh House Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9SP (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 16 July 2025 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the street scene and perception of safety of those using the public footpath.
change of use of land adjacent to 8 Marsh House Road to residential curtilage
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- S11 9SP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the street scene and perception of safety of those using the public footpath
What decided it
The proposed fence would reduce openness and visibility along the footpath, harming both the character and appearance of the street scene and the perception of safety for footpath users.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE5Policy H14 d)Policy CS74
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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