Moor Top Farm, Whitelow Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3AG

for the installation of 7no. lampposts along the existing driveway and 1no. CCTV pole close to Whitelow Lane

Authority: Sheffield City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector: Gravett R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt, including its effect on the openness and purposes of the Green Belt, having regard to the Framework
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having particular regards to its landscape setting
whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal

What decided it

The substantial weight attached to Green Belt harm from inappropriate development, combined with significant harm to landscape character and the setting of the Peak District National Park, is not clearly outweighed by the modest weight given to security and safety considerations.

Framework references: 153, 154, 155, 143, 189, 96, 135

Plan policies cited: Dore Neighbourhood Plan Policy DN1, Core Strategy Policy CS74, UDP Policy GE8

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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