Supported residential institution at Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield

“The building is detached with a hipped roof, and it has a stone finish, although there is a two storey brick offshoot to the rear. It was last used by Sheffield Hallam University as a student law clinic, but is currently vacant. There is hardstanding around the building which is used for access and parking and there are mature trees to the front. Part of the University’s campus is behind the site.”

“- to change the use of the building from Class E (commercial/business use) to Use Class C2 (residential institution) to provide accommodation and support for a maximum of six young adults with learning disabilities and autism. - the replacement of two windows on the building’s side elevations with two external doors. - the installation of a 1.8m high fence to create a secure rear garden and to reinforce the rear boundary. - a new bike shed and bin storage.”

“The site is located within a Housing Area as identified in the Unitary Development Plan for Sheffield (UDP) and also within the Broomhall Conservation Area.”

“The use of the building, identified as being of townscape merit, would be closer to its original use and more consistent with the asset’s conservation. The proposed changes to the fabric of the building and its external appearance are minimal, resulting in no harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.”

“The use can be accommodated without detrimental impact upon neighbouring residential occupiers and will provide a beneficial facility with supported accommodation for people with learning disabilities, in a sustainable location with access to many facilities.”

“- inaccurate details in the submission (eg the impact on nearby heritage assets). - the proposed use of composite PVC doors as the introduction of non- traditional materials in any part of the building is entirely unacceptable. - loss of the footpath along the driveway of 51 Broomgrove Road which has been well used for a number of decades.”

“The Group strongly objected to the application, contesting the applicant's assertions regarding both the physical effects of the proposals and the heritage asset status of the building itself, while further criticising inaccuracies concerning nearby listed buildings. The Group also objected to the proposed use of composite PVC doors, advising that the introduction of non-traditional materials in any part of the building is entirely unacceptable.”

“36a.3 The Officer presented the report which gave details of the application, and highlighted the history of the site and the key issues, in addition to presenting photographs of the site which were provided to committee members in advance of the meeting.”

“36a.5 Councillor Holmshaw moved that a directive be added to consider waiting for the outcome of the Public Rights of Way decision before the installation of the fencing. The motion was seconded by Councillor Tom Atkin-Withers. On being put to the vote, the motion was lost.”

“36a.6 RESOLVED: That an application for approval of planning permission be GRANTED conditionally, including the additional condition, for the reasons set out in the report and supplementary report now submitted, for the use of building (Use Class E) as a supported residential institution (Use Class C2) at Sheffield Hallam University, 51 - 53 Broomgrove Road, Sheffield, S10 2NA (Application no. 26/01269/FUL).”