Sheffield Local Plan Drop-in Session is being held in the Southwest area on Tuesday 10th June between 4pm and 8pm. The session is being hosted by Planning Service, with support from the SW LAC Team. The venue is Bents Green Methodist Church, Junction of Ringinglow Road and Knowle Lane, Sheffield, S11 7PU.
There will be maps and information for attendees to look at, officers will explain the plans, and they will answer questions.
LOCAL AREA COMMITTEES give you the chance to raise your views, share your opinion on what the council does in your area and contribute to making changes in your neighbourhood. As a resident living in South West Sheffield, this is your opportunity to say what you would like to see improved.
As part of the Sheffield Local Plan, there has been talk about building houses in the Clough Field and Calver Field areas of Crosspool. The plan aims to address housing needs across the city by proposing various sites for residential development, including these areas.
The Sheffield Local Plan is a comprehensive document that outlines how and where development will take place up to 2039. It includes proposals for building over 35,000 new homes across the city to meet the growing demand for housing. The plan also considers the impact on green spaces and aims to balance development with environmental sustainability.
It’s definitely a hot topic for the local community, as any development in these areas could significantly change the landscape and character of Crosspool.
In response to the Crosspool community’s concerns regarding the costly modifications to a property on Manchester Road, the Crosspool Forum contacted local Councillor Ruth Milsom. The aim was to seek clarity from the Planning Officer overseeing the retrospective application. The Planning Officer has provided this update on the situation, detailing the current status of the application and the next steps in the process.
“SCC’s position remains that anything less than the reinstatement of the original bay windows at no. 496 will be unacceptable. We appreciate the critical contribution that bay windows make to the uniform character of that stretch of Manchester Road, and therefore the significant visual harm that has resulted from the non-approved works at no. 496.
“The applicant has been made aware that the current situation is not acceptable, and we are in contact to work out how the situation might progress. The applicant has taken the Extension of Time to allow additional time for them to assess what path they should take. If they do choose to stick with a scheme that does not meet our requirements, it is likely that permission will be refused with enforcement action to follow. They could then appeal this refusal, though, which would further delay reaching a satisfactory conclusion. Nonetheless, it should be within our powers to hold them to what they said they would do originally in 23/00299/FUL, and restore the appearance of the area.”
About the most recent matter of the contractor continuing with exterior rendering work even while there is an outstanding retrospective planning application, the officer’s comment was that Planning Enforcement has discretion over what to take issue with and when. They can issue a ‘Stop’ notice if ongoing work is causing ‘egregious harm’ to the amenity of the area, but it is unlikely that such a response would be proportionate to the rendering work. If planning permission is refused as we expect, it is just more finished work for the developer to undo.
This proactive approach by the Crosspool Forum exemplifies the importance of community engagement in local planning matters.
The planning application with reference 24/00772/FUL appears to be a response to concerns raised by neighbours regarding the unauthorised replacement of traditional bay windows with the installation of flat windows and French doors to a property on Manchester Road in Crosspool. This application was officially received and validated on the 12th of March, 2024. Those interested or affected by this application can submit their comments to the local planning authority for consideration
Altering windows and doors can significantly change the appearance and character of a property and in many cases, the insertion of new windows and doors, that are of a similar appearance to those used in the original construction of the house, generally don’t require planning permission. However, if the changes are made without the necessary permissions, the local planning authority may take legally binding enforcement action for the reversal of the changes.
A planning application has been submitted for a new detached house with a basement garage and the provision of a public footpath to an adjacent site.
The proposed development on Land at the corner of Moorbank Drive & Coldwell Lane Crosspool, Sheffield S10 5TH, involves the removal of three mature trees that are currently under a Tree Preservation Order. (Tree Preservation Order No. 808/296) The trees are of high amenity value and contribute to the character and appearance of the area. Felling the trees would result in a significant loss of biodiversity and green infrastructure, and would be contrary to the local and national planning policies that seek to protect and enhance the natural environment.
The deadline for public comments is 8th November 2023. You can view the details and submit your feedback online Sheffield City Council Planning Apps 23/01906/FUL.
A new planning application has been submitted for the development of the site that was for many years Motor World, 340 Lydgate Lane, Sheffield, S10 5FU
The proposed development consists of a three/four-storey building that will accommodate seven residential units of different sizes and layouts. The building is anticipated to be of a contemporary design with high-quality materials and finishes. The site will also include landscaped areas, and car parking spaces, with storage facilities for bikes and refuse bins. The development is expected to provide attractive and comfortable living spaces for future occupants while respecting the character and context of the surrounding area. Planning application: Ref. No: 23/02687/FUL
Sheffield Dog Park wins approval to reopen on the second attempt
A Sheffield dog exercise park in the Rivelin Valley that was told to close because it contravened green belt rules has now won the right to reopen. Full Story in “The Star”
A proposal for the erection of a 20m high phone mast and associated ancillary works on the Crosspool District Youth Sports Trust Sports Field, Coldwell Lane, Sheffield, S10 5TJ has been refused. Yesterday, 17th January the Local Planning Authority REFUSED the Approval for the above-mentioned development. The Local Planning Authority considered that owing to the siting, height, detailing, and bulk of the proposed mast and associated equipment, the development represented an overly prominent and obtrusive feature which would be out of scale and character with the open space area in which it was to be sited. Consequently, the proposal would have been harmful to the visual amenities of the locality and contrary to Unitary Development Plan Policies, the Core Strategy Policy, and National Planning Policy Framework.
Despite the Local Planning Authority wishing to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner, the application was considered contrary to policy requirements, and, there being no perceived amendments that would address these shortcomings without compromising the fundamental intention of the scheme the Local Planning Authority had no alternative but to refuse consent.
You can now view online the Appeal Documents against the refusal of planning permission to demolish the Plough.
Send your comments by email to the Planning Inspector via: west2@planninginspectorate.gov.uk The deadline for comments is August 19th 2021.
Sheffield is the home of modern football and “The Plough” played a viral roll in the formation of the game. Demolishing a building with such a significant history would be a huge loss, not only to the Crosspool Community, but to the city as a whole.
New 20m high 5G telecoms mast and multifarious cabinets to be sited in Crosspool!
The Sheffield City Council has received a planning application that you may want to comment on, the deadline for this is 30th July 2021.
The planning application, from CK Hutchison Networks (UK) Ltd, is for a 20m high 5G telecoms mast with a wraparound cabinet at the base, 3 additional cabinets and associated ancillary works on land adjoining, 1 Stephen Hill Sheffield S105NT. (Application to determine if approval required for siting and appearance)
The quickest way to view and comment on the application is at www.Sheffield.gov.uk/planning Your comment will be immediately acknowledged and visible on the website under public comments.’ Selecting `Track’ keeps you updated on the application by email.
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