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Dismissed7 September 20266011039

23A Rowms Lane, Swinton, S64 8AA

Planning appeal 6011039 at 23A Rowms Lane, Swinton, S64 8AA (Rotherham) was dismissed on 7 September 2026 by Inspector S. Hartley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon highway safety in respect of the width of the access road, sightlines and the intensification of its use.

Change of use of a building from B2 (General Industrial) to E(c)iii (other appropriate services in a commercial business or service locality), comprising hairdressing, brow and nail services, massage and tattoo rooms, appointment only

Authority
Rotherham
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
employment-industrial
Inspector
S. Hartley
Postcode
S64 8AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon highway safety in respect of the width of the access road, sightlines and the intensification of its use

What decided it

The width of the access road and restricted sightlines create unacceptable highway safety risks that cannot be mitigated by conditions, and the claimed fallback position to a lawful B2 use is not established on the evidence.

The economic benefits and use of previously developed land do not outweigh the unacceptable highway safety impacts identified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP26 of the Rotherham Local Plan Sites and Policies 2018Policy CS14 of the Rotherham Local Plan Core Strategy 2014

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