Assisted living home at 6 Middlecliff Rise, Sheffield

“The application site comprises of a two-storey detached dwellinghouse. The property is faced in buff brick and features a pitched, tiled roof. The property benefits from a detached garage, set to the side, and has previously been extended to provide a two-storey rear extension.”

“This application seeks planning permission for a change of use of the property from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to an assisted living dwellinghouse for children (Use Class C2) and the provision of additional car parking accommodation.”

“91/1865P 2 storey extension to dwellinghouse Granted conditionally 07/10/1991”

“86/1858P Extension to form garage, store, dining room, bedroom, and shower room Withdrawn 16/12/1987”

“While the proposal would result in the loss of a single residential dwelling, at a time when the city does not have a five-year housing land supply, this impact is considered negligible. The scheme would make a positive contribution to the availability of accommodation for looked-after children, in accordance with NPPF paragraph 63.”

“The scale and nature of the proposed use are compatible with the residential setting and would not compromise the character of the locality. Future occupiers would benefit from good living conditions, and the development would not result in harmful amenity impacts for neighbouring properties. A condition restricting the number of young people residing at the property to three would ensure these standards are maintained.”

“- Concerns about problematic behaviour from older children (up to 17 years) and the presence of care workers - The conversion would lead to uncertainty and worry for personal safety and security - The property is in a quiet cul-de-sac primarily occupied by retired couples, long-term residents, and young families - Increased intensity and activity associated with use would disrupt this…”

“Concerns relating to potential anti-social behaviour, impacts on the residential character of the locality, parking, highway safety, and noise are considered in the Planning Assessment below.”

“Concerns regarding the capacity of local healthcare services are noted. However, the proposal would accommodate a similar number of residents as could reasonably be expected of the current use as a five-bedroom family dwelling, so is not expected to place additional strain on local services.”

“96a.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.”

“96a.6 Councillor Williams moved that an additional condition be included to require adherence to the management details submitted with the planning application. The final wording to be agreed by the Co-Chairs. The motion was seconded by Councillor Nikki Belfield and passed by a show of hands.”

“96a.7 RESOLVED:- That an application for approval of planning permission be GRANTED, conditionally, for the reasons set out in the report and supplementary report and including the additional condition, for the change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to an assisted living dwellinghouse (Use Class C2) and provision of additional car parking at 6 Middlecliff Rise, Sheffield, S20 7HW (Application No. 25/03185/CHU).”

“Prior to the first use or occupation of the development, the additional…”