Three detached houses at Land To The Rear Of 496 Loxley Road, Sheffield

What was proposed

The application sought three five-bedroom detached homes, improved access, a replacement double garage, landscaping and parking.

“Proposal Erection of three dwellinghouses with improved access from Loxley Road, demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement double garage for no.494 and associated landscaping and parking…”

Officer report

The site and its history

The site is a sloping grassed area behind 494 Loxley Road, with earlier housing applications refused and appeals dismissed over access concerns.

“No. Loxley Road is a large imposing 3-storey stone building (The Majestic) that is situated along the northern side of Loxley Road. The dwellinghouse sits in a very large plot of some 0.46 hectares and stands prominently on elevated ground some 20m back from the highway. The land rises up quite considerably from the highway with an existing private drive extending up in a steep gradient along part of the site’s northern boundary, adjacent to a high stone boundary wall.”

“The appeal was refused on highway safety grounds with the Inspector stating that the main issue was the gradient of the proposed access which ran straight towards Loxley Road and was stated as not being safe in winter conditions (snow and ice) that could lead to the potential for vehicles to skid thereby endangering users of Loxley Road. The suitability of the site’s development for housing was established in principle.”

Officer report

What people said

Sixteen objections and eight supporting representations were received, while Bradfield Parish Council recommended refusal over design, neighbours, trees and highways.

“Representation has also been received from Bradfield Parish Council. A summary of the comments received is set out below:-”

“Bradfield Parish Council recommend refusal of the application for the following reasons:-”

Officer report

Who spoke

One person spoke against the application and another spoke in support.

What members considered

Members considered the application, officers’ recommendation, planning policies, other relevant matters and the representations made.

“83b.5 The Committee considered the report and recommendation having regard to the development plan, the National Planning Policy Framework and other relevant considerations as summarised in the report and supplementary report, now submitted and also having regard to representations made.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee granted conditional permission for the three homes, improved access, replacement garage, landscaping and parking.

“83b.6 RESOLVED:- That an application for approval of planning permission be GRANTED, conditionally, for the reasons set out in the report and supplementary report, for the erection of three dwellinghouses with improved access from Loxley Road, demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement double garage for no.494 and associated landscaping and parking at Land To The Rear Of 496 Loxley Road, Sheffield, S6 6RS (Application No. 23/03837/FUL).”

Minutes