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Split Decision22 October 20253371428

9 Seabrook Road, Sheffield, S2 2RZ

Planning appeal 3371428 at 9 Seabrook Road, Sheffield, S2 2RZ (Sheffield City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 October 2025 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed front dormer and removal of the chimneys on the character and appearance of the host property and area in general.

alterations to roof to form additional living accommodation including the erection of front and rear dormers and removal of chimneys

Authority
Sheffield City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Pipe C
Postcode
S2 2RZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed front dormer and removal of the chimneys on the character and appearance of the host property and area in general

What decided it

The proposed front dormer would create a dominant and incongruous addition to the modest property that would harm the character and appearance of the streetscene where front dormers are not a common feature.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS74 of the Sheffield Development Framework Core Strategy (2009)Policy BE5 of the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan (1998)Designing House Extensions Supplementary Planning Guidance from the Unitary Development Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212

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