Land Adjacent 9 Woodall Lane, Harthill, Rotherham, S26 7YQ

Planning appeal 6002593 at Land Adjacent 9 Woodall Lane, Harthill, Rotherham, S26 7YQ (Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 March 2026 by Inspector Heron E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether varying the condition would result in development acceptable in planning terms, with regard to its effect on the character and appearance of the area, including Harthill Conservation Area.

Erection of detached dwelling with first floor rear balconies and attached garage without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref RB2023/1512, dated 20 February 2024

Authority: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Heron E
Postcode: S26 7YQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether varying the condition would result in development acceptable in planning terms, with regard to its effect on the character and appearance of the area, including Harthill Conservation Area
Whether varying the condition would result in development acceptable in planning terms, with regard to its effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of Harthill Conservation Area caused by the cumulative effect of the alterations to the dwelling's form, scale, massing and fenestration outweighs any public benefits and conflicts with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS23CS28SP41SP55SP12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 131Paragraph 215

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