Councillors have granted permission for a new three-bedroomed townhouse in the garden of a property on Headland Drive.
The application received 14 comments from neighbours.
Planning application 11/02809/OUT
Crosspool petrol station seeks permission to install jet wash
The petrol station on Manchester Road in Crosspool has applied for planning permission to install a jet wash with shelter on the side of the existing building.
Planning application 11/03549/FUL describes how the new facility would be built to the right hand side of the Mace store, where you can see parked cars in the photo below. It would be enclosed on three sides with perspex sheets supported by steel columns, and also include a roof.
The deadline for consultation and comments is 6 December 2011.
Planning application 11/03549/FUL
Planning application 11/03549/FUL associated documents
Crosspool house stars on BBC TV
A Crosspool house was featured on a BBC TV programme yesterday.
The distinctive new-build home near the top of Darwin Lane appeared on To Build or Not To Build, which was broadcast yesterday morning. You can watch the show again on iPlayer for the next seven days.
To Build or Not To Build featuring Darwin Lane house
Bell Hagg Inn to be converted into seven bedroom house
Plans to convert a derelict Crosspool pub into a seven bedroom house will be considered by the council planning board on Tuesday.
The Bell Hagg Inn on Manchester Road has stood empty for years but the new proposals would see the two buildings turned into a single dwelling and extended. A two-story structure would also be demolished. Planning officers are recommending that the new scheme is approved.
Loxley Valley Protection Society is critical of the plans, but Rivelin Conservation Group has welcomed the proposal.
The former pub is located opposite the entrance to Valleyside Garden Centre, and its position offers commanding views over the Rivelin valley.
View planning application 11/00131/FUL
The Star: Home conversion for disused former pub
Demolition of Crosspool pub almost complete
The former Hallamshire Hotel pub on Lydgate Lane has almost been flattened.
In its place four dwelling houses, two apartments and detached garage block are due to be built.
You can view photos of the part-demolished pub below.
Property development planning application
Download the Summer 2011 Crosspool Clarion now
The new edition of the Crosspool Clarion is going to press and will soon be falling on the doormats of all Crosspool households.
The latest issue includes:
- HGV Sat Navs
- New local Councillor
- Tapton Academy
- Pupil wins award
- Lydgate Lane closure
- Centenary Walk
- Spring Clean
- Hallam FC anniversary match
- Mobile Library Service Cut
- Royal Wedding Street Parties in Crosspool
- Computer Course
- Neighbourhood Watch
- Open Meeting Minutes
Download Crosspool Clarion Summer 2011 (PDF, 1.5MB)
Some back issues of past editions of the Crosspool Clarion are also available to download.
The Crosspool Clarion is the official newsletter of Crospool Forum. It is a free, quarterly publication, with over 2,500 copies delivered to local households.
If you are a local business then you may wish to consider advertising in the Clarion. It is a great way to reach over local households. Contact Clarion editor Ian Hague for more information.
To read PDFs on your computer, you may need to first download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Convenience store planning application appeal dismissed
The Planning Inspectorate today published its decision regarding the Lydgate Lane convenience store planning application and has concluded that the appeal is to be dismissed.
The appeal decision document (PDF, 98KB) gives the full reasoning for its dismissal, citing the main issue as highway safety being compromised by the proposed development. Alison Lea, the Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, concludes:
“…the lack of adequate off street parking and servicing provision would be likely to lead to conditions which would be prejudicial to highway safety and that this would be contrary to Policy S10 of the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan which provides that in Shopping Areas new development will be permitted provided that, amongst other matters, it would provide safe access to the highway network and appropriate off-street parking and not endanger pedestrians.”
Download the appeal decision document (PDF, 98KB)
The original planning application was made last August. Following the planning officer’s recommendation for refusal, it was rejected by the Council. An appeal by the applicant followed and today is was announced that this has been dismissed. A more detailed summary of events can be found here.
Hallam FC: pictures of proposed new Sandygate clubhouse
Crosspool-based football club Hallam FC have released images of their proposed new £280,000 clubhouse.
The new building will include a history of football visitors centre to celebrate Sandygate’s status of being officially the oldest football ground in the world. The developments are being funded by the late Roger Bell, who left a financial gift for the club when he passed away.
Hallam’s postponed 150th anniversary Boxing Day match against Sheffield FC has bee rearranged for Monday 2 May.
Comment on convenience store planning appeal before Wednesday 26 January
The window for residents to comment on the appeal for the proposed convenience store on Lydgate Lane in the premises currently occupied by Motor World closes on Wednesday 26 January.
Grounds of appeal document for 10/02657/FUL (PDF, 584KB)
The detail is in the document. If you read it you will see that the appeal:
- challenges the council to demonstrate that the extension would cause any detriment to pedestrian or traffic safety and the free flow of traffic
- will show that the perceived level of harm is not so great as to warrant the refusal of the development in terms of:
1 – the need for further car parking in a local centre and whether the lack of off-street parking will lead to an increase in street parking in the immediate locality to the detriment of road users
2 – whether the development can provide adequate on-site servicing arrangements
If you have a view on the appeal then please submit your comments using one of the methods below before this Wednesday 26 January:
- online at www.pcs.planningportal.gov.uk. In the case reference box, insert the number 2140979
- by emailing teamp7@pins.gsi.gov.uk, quoting Planning Inspectorate Reference APP/J4423
- in writing by post, quoting Planning Inspectorate Reference APP/J4423/A/10/2140979/NWF and enclosing three copies of your letter. The address is: Planning Inspectorate, Room 3/18A, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN
Local pub facing demolition to make way for property development
A planning application (10/03887/FUL) has been submitted for the Hallamshire Hotel building on Lydgate Lane. It proposes that the former pub is demolished to make way for four dwelling houses, two apartments and detached garage block.
The planning, design and access statement (PDF, 515KB) for the application states:
There has been a succession of short term tenants, all of whom have failed to successfully operate a sustainable and profitable business. Clearly licensed use for this site is no longer the most viable form of operation.
The pub has been closed for several months now, with the windows boarded up.
Residents have until 25 January 2011 to comment on the application.
Planning application 10/03887/FUL
Crosspool News - crosspool.info 