Planning appeal decision
Land on the Site of the Former Bernard Works, Sylvester Gardens, Sheffield , S1 4RN
Planning appeal 3364287 at Land on the Site of the Former Bernard Works, Sylvester Gardens, Sheffield , S1 4RN (Sheffield City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 January 2026 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control (ground f).
‘Without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land from vacant previously developed land to the use as a car park as shown on the attached photographs.’
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Change of use
- Inspector
- Griffin E
- Postcode
- S1 4RN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control (ground f)
- Whether the period specified in the notice for compliance is reasonable (ground g)
What decided it
The requirements of the enforcement notice are necessary to remedy the breach of planning control, and whilst the original 1-month compliance period was reasonable, 2 months provides a more proportionate balance between securing public compliance and the appellant's practical interests.
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