Planning appeal decision
187 Heavygate Road, Sheffield, S10 1PH
Planning appeal 3375150 at 187 Heavygate Road, Sheffield, S10 1PH (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 13 February 2026 by Inspector Mee K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed single-storey extension element of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
Demolition of existing single storey extension, new two- storey contemporary side extension, new bay and canopy to entrance door, replacement of rendered corner to stone facing to match rest of the property, new windows returned to traditional sash style throughout the existing building. New outbuilding/office-studio to be used in conjunction with the main house built in a traditional style to match the main property. Alterations to boundary wall and gates
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Mee K
- Postcode
- S10 1PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed single-storey extension element of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed single-storey extension would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area through its incongruous design, scale and projection, conflicting with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE5Policy H14(a)Policy CS74(c)Guideline 2 of the Designing House Extensions Supplementary Planning Guidance
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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