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Dismissed6 August 20253365388

51A Brunswick Street , Sheffield, S10 2FL

Planning appeal 3365388 at 51A Brunswick Street , Sheffield, S10 2FL (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 6 August 2025 by Inspector Gravett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide an acceptable standard of living conditions for future occupiers, with regards to outlook, natural light and privacy.

conversion of basement (derelict office) to studio flat (was historically a residential flat)

Authority
Sheffield City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Gravett R
Postcode
S10 2FL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development would provide an acceptable standard of living conditions for future occupiers, with regards to outlook, natural light and privacy
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the residential accommodation above, with regards to privacy

What decided it

The proposed development would fail to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers due to severely limited outlook and natural light in the kitchen and living areas, and would cause significant harm to the privacy of existing HMO occupiers through the proximity of the external stairs to a bedroom window.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
H5H14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 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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