Recommendation Sheet

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Development, Environment and Leisure Directorate

REPORT TO CITY CENTRE AND EAST PLANNING AND DATE 16/02/2004 HIGHWAYS AREA BOARD

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03/01369/CHU Merchants Crescent Wharf Street Victoria Quays 5 Sheffield S2 5SY

03/02029/LBC Merchants Crescent Wharf Street Victoria Quays 11 Sheffield S2 5SY

03/03688/LBC University Library Western Bank Sheffield S10 16 2TN

03/04063/OUT Land Adjacent To Vine Grove Farm, School 19 Street Mosborough Sheffield

03/04267/FUL Waltheof School And Centre Beaumont Close 25 Sheffield S2 1RY

03/04354/CHU Site Of Former Parkwood College, Solly Street 29 And Scotland Street Sheffield

03/04383/FUL Mazda House 4 Campo Lane Sheffield S1 2EF 34

03/04386/FUL 6 Campo Lane Sheffield S1 2EF 38

03/04420/FUL Birley Community College Thornbridge Avenue 42 Sheffield S12 3AB

03/04654/FUL Curtilage Of 269 Bellhouse Road Sheffield S5 6HN 45

04/00057/FUL Sheffield Hallam University City Campus Howard 53 Street Sheffield

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Report Of The Head Of Planning, Transport And Highways, Development, Environment And Leisure To The CITY CENTRE AND EAST Planning And Highways Area Board Date Of Meeting: 16/02/2004

LIST OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS FOR DECISION OR INFORMATION

*NOTE* Under the heading “Representations” a Brief Summary of Representations received up to a week before the Area Board date is given (later representations will be reported verbally). The main points only are given for ease of reference. The full letters are on the application file, which is available to members and the public and will be at the meeting.

Case Number 03/01369/CHU

Application Type a Planning Application for Change of Use

Proposal 1-10 Merchants Crescent, Victoria Quays - Use of buildings as 5 apartments

Location Merchants Crescent Wharf Street Victoria Quays Sheffield S2 5SY

Date Received 09/04/2003

Team CITY CENTRE AND EAST

Applicant/Agent T Birchall

Recommendation Grant Conditionally

Subject to:

1 The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of five years from the date of this decision.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act.

2 Secondary glazing to all windows shall be implemented in accordance with the specification set out in the noise report dated 07/07/2003.

In the interests of the amenities of the locality and occupiers of the proposed dwellings.

3 The noise insulation to the ceiling shall be implemented in accordance with the specification set out in the noise report dated 07/07/2003. In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act.

4 Before any development commences full details of the passive and mechanical ventilation to the apartments shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented before the apartments are brought into use and thereafter permanently retained.

In the interests of the amenities of the locality and occupiers of the proposed dwellings.

5 Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans, the assisted passivents and mechanical extracts shall discharge up the chimney and mechanical ventilation shall be provided to bedrooms, which only have windows facing Exchange Street, unless otherwise approved in writng by the Local Planning Authority.

In the interests of the amenities of the locality and occupiers of the proposed dwellings.

6 Before any development commences full details of the design of the bin store and meter housing shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

In the interests of the visual amenities of the locality.

7 The roof lights shall be conservation type roof lights and not velux roof lights.

In the interests of the visual amenities of the locality.

8 Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans the development shall not be begun until adequate arrangements for the storage and collection of refuse have either (a) been provided or (b) arrangements have been entered into which will ensure that arrangements are provided before the residential units are brought into use.

In the interests of the amenities of the locality and occupiers of adjoining property.

Attention is drawn to the following justifications:

This informative is intended as a summary of the reasons for grant of planning permission. For further detail on the decision please see the application report by contacting the Planning Records section on 2734220 or by visiting Sheffield City Council's website at www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/council-meetings/planning- boards

Attention is drawn to the following directives:

1. You are advised that residential occupiers of the building should be informed prior to occupation of the building that residents car permits will not be provided by the City Council for persons living in the building.

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The application site comprises of the grade II listed former coal offices that were originally used by both rail and canal based coal merchants. The buildings are stone faced with pitched slate roofs. The west facing façade is single storey and fronts onto a ramped walkway leading onto the top of the listed canal arches. The east façade is two stories and faces the terminal and grain warehouses, the upper floors of which have been converted to residential use. The buildings have been refurbished as offices but most are vacant. The first floor offices are accessed from the ramp leading to the upper level of the arches and the ground floor offices are accessed from the quayside level. The application relates to the first floor units only.

The scheme involves the creation of 5 one-bedroom units. Due to the limited depth of the buildings the rooms are quite small. Mezzanine floors are to be introduced into the roof space of 4 of the five units in order to provide additional accommodation. As the buildings are already open to the roof this will not involve removing a ceiling but will involve the removal of some exposed timber beams and the insertion of a new strengthening beam. New staircases will need to be inserted to access the mezzanine kitchen areas. Four new conservation roof lights will be inserted into the roof areas to provide additional light to the mezzanine areas. The applicant’s are proposing to retain all the existing door and window openings.

SUMMARY OF REPRESENTATIONS

British Waterways support residential use, as it will add to the range of mixed uses around the Canal Basin. However they consider it important that the buildings do not accumulate domestic clutter and no external alterations should be allowed, with existing doors and windows being retained.

One resident has expressed concern about disruption and dirt during construction work. They consider compensation should be paid. They have also asked for clarification of what will happen to the security office located in the building.

PLANNING ASSESSMENT

Policy Issues

The application site lies within the Victoria Quays mixed use area. Housing is an acceptable use in policy terms. Policies also seek to preserve or create variety in the character of the area and avoid one use dominating. New residents must have acceptable living conditions and be served by adequate transport facilities. In terms of the impact on the listed building, policies seek to preserve the architectural and historic character of the buildings. At present office uses dominate within the mixed-use area. The proposal will result in the replacement of an office use with a residential use, which will create variety in the character of the area and is therefore supported by policy.

Access Issues

No parking is proposed to serve the residential uses. This is considered acceptable given the proximity to the city centre and because the site is well served by public transport. There is also a 24-hour privately run multi storey car park close to the site, which can be used.

Impact on the Character of the listed buildings

As all the existing windows and doors will be retained, the external alterations that are likely to be noticeable to the public are, 4 conservation type roof lights to be located in the Exchange Street roof plane. There will also need to be some extract vents for ventilation purposes. It is therefore considered that the change of use will have a minimal effect on the external appearance of the buildings. Planning conditions control the detailed designs of both of the above items.

Internally the original room plans will be maintained. Bathrooms will need to be inserted and these will replace toilets that were introduced to serve the offices. Other than removing these recent alterations there no internal walls will be demolished. Several recent openings created between offices will be reinstated.

The removal of the exposed beams at roof level is regrettable. However it is considered necessary to provide a reasonable level of accommodation. The roof beams are of a functional design and consequently an intricate and attractive beam arrangement is not being lost, they are not considered to be essential to the character of the listed building.

Amenity Issues

A noise survey has been submitted as the site is affected by road traffic noise. The results show that the site falls within Noise Exposure Category C during both day and night. On the Exchange street elevation the daytime noise levels were at the upper end of noise category C. Planning Policy Guidance Note 24 “Planning and Noise” advises that where sites fall within category C “planning permission should not normally be granted. Where it is considered that permission should be given, for example because there are no alternative quieter sites available, conditions should be imposed to ensure a commensurate level of protection against noise.”

The applicants have proposed a system of secondary glazing to windows and additional insulation to the roof areas, which will reduce internal road traffic noise to acceptable levels. A passive and mechanical ventilation system is proposed to satisfy the demand for fresh air without opening windows. Given the noise attenuation proposals, the benefits of improving the mix of uses and bringing the buildings back into use, the expected reduction in traffic noise which comes with the Relief Road, it is considered that there is a good case for granting planning permission despite the noisy environment.

Open Space Issues

In accordance with policy H16 in the UDP the applicant has agreed to make a contribution towards the provision/improvement of open space within the city centre in order to meet the needs of future residents. This will be secured by a planning obligation and results in a contribution of £2100.

RESPONSE TO REPRESENTATIONS

There is bound to be some disruption during construction projects, however this should not be significant given the limited extent of the works, the normal Environmental Protection Service controls should be adequate to control this issue. The relocation of the security office is a matter for the Victoria Quays Management Company; the ground floor offices will still be available for such uses.

SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION

The proposal is consistent with the development plan and will add to the mix of uses within Victoria Quays. The proposed alterations will preserve the character of the listed buildings. Whilst the noise climate is not considered to be ideal this is so bad as to justify resisting this proposal, for the reasons listed above. It is therefore recommended that planning and listed building consent is granted. Case Number 03/02029/LBC

Application Type a Listed Building Consent Application

Proposal 1-10 Merchants Crescent, Victoria Quays - Alterations, including some internal demolition, to building for use as 5 apartments

Location Merchants Crescent Wharf Street Victoria Quays Sheffield S2 5SY

Date Received 04/06/2003

Team CITY CENTRE AND EAST

Applicant/Agent T Birchall

Recommendation Grant Conditionally

Subject to:

1 The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of five years from the date of this decision.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act.

2 Before any development commences details of the following matters shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority; 1. Internal finishes where doors are sealed2. The boxing in of the new ridge beam3. The location and appearance of all extracts, flues and vents4. The appearance of the secondary glazing5. A roof plan showing the location of roof lights

In the interests of maintaining the architectural and historic character of the listed building.

3 The mezzanine floors shall terminate in line with the internal walls and not extend into the window reveals.

In the interests of maintaining the architectural and historic character of the listed building.

Attention is drawn to the following justifications:

1. The decision to grant planning permission and impose any conditions has been taken having regard to the policies and proposals in the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan set out below, and to all relevant material considerations, including Supplementary Planning Guidance.BE19 - Development affecting Listed Buildings. This informative is intended as a summary of the reasons for grant of planning permission. For further detail on the decision please see the application report by contacting the Planning Records section on 2734220 or by visiting Sheffield City Council's website at www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/council-meetings/planning- boards

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SUMMARY OF REPRESENTATIONS

PLANNING ASSESSMENT

Policy Issues

At present office uses dominate within the mixed-use area. The proposal will result in the replacement of an office use with a residential use, which will create variety in the character of the area and is therefore supported by policy.

Access Issues

Internally the original room plans will be maintained. Bathrooms will need to be inserted and these will replace toilets that were introduced to serve the offices. Other than removing these recent alterations, no internal walls will be demolished. Several recent openings created between offices will be reinstated.

Amenity Issues

Open Space Issues

RESPONSE TO REPRESENTATIONS

SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION

Application Type a Listed Building Consent Application

Proposal Refurbishment of ground floor foyer, including formation of disabled access, alterations to lift and reorganisation of Porter's Lodge cloakroom (as amended by plans dated 28th January 2004)

Location University Library Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TN

Date Received 03/10/2003

Team CITY CENTRE AND EAST

Applicant/Agent University Of Sheffield

Recommendation Grant Subject to Secretary of State

Subject to:

1 The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of five years from the date of this decision.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act.

Attention is drawn to the following justifications:

1. The decision to grant listed building consent and impose any conditions has been taken having regard to the policies and proposals in the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan set out below, and to all relevant material considerations, including Supplementary Planning Guidance.BE19 - Development affecting Listed BuildingsThis informative is intended as a summary of the reasons for grant of planning permission. For further detail on the decision please see the application report by contacting the Planning Records section on 2734220 or by visiting Sheffield City Council's website at www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/council-meetings/planning- boards Site Location W I NT ER ST RE ET Pavi lion 10 1 1 T 1 EY 1 he DL U AR E

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LOCATION AND PROPOSAL

The site consists of the main entrance area to the library of Sheffield University. Within the current foyer is a cloakroom counter with wood veneer panelling and above that an aluminium framed sliding hatch panel. Behind the counter is a cloakroom area. To the right of the counter is a door leading to a ramped access leading to stock areas and a lift. The library is a Grade II* listed building.

It is proposed to rebuild the counter with a new continuous top surface and a recess in the middle for accessibility. The length of the counter is reduced to create a new opening to a self service cloakroom to the left of the counter. It will be refined in wood veneer matching the original facing. To the left of the counter the existing door will be reconfigured. The screening will match existing or polished steel chrome to match the main doors.

The ramp to the lift is to be amended to steps and a short lift, again to assist in accessibility. A false wall adjacent to the slope will be removed. This will expose original veneered wood walling.

RELEVANT SITE HISTORY

None SUMMARY OF REPRESENTATIONS

English Heritage stated that they had no objections in principle to the scope of the works but regretted the loss of the original counter, as its form and finish was entirely characteristic of the overall character of the public areas. The proposed scheme did not relate to the existing original character. They urged that greater use be made of the existing palette of materials and forms.

PLANNING ASSESSMENT

Policy Issues

As the proposal is within a Grade II* listed building Policy BE19 of the Unitary Development Plan refers. This states that:

“Proposals for internal or external alterations which would affect the special interest of a Listed Building will be expected to preserve the character and appearance of the building and where appropriate, to preserve or repair original details and features or interest.”

The application as originally submitted replaced the original counter with a glass screen with strong vertical elements and partially obscured doors. Following the above consultation with English Heritage panelling has been recovered to clad and provide a smaller counter to a similar design to the original counter. Also, the screening will be retained. This is considered to preserve the character and appearance of the foyer because it includes original details. As such it concurs with Policy BE19.

The changes to the access to the stock areas are not seen from the main public areas and the change from a ramp to steps and lift does not affect the appearance of the building. As part of these changes, removal of a stud wall has revealed an original wood veneer panelled wall.

CONCLUSION

The changes proposed are considered to preserve the character of internal fittings and thus will not adversely affect the Grade II* listed building.

RECOMMENDATION

Taking the above into account it is therefore recommended that the Area Board are minded to approve the application subject to determination by the Secretary of State. Case Number 03/04063/OUT

Application Type an Outline Planning Application

Proposal Erection of 5 no. 4-bedroomed detached dwellinghouses

Location Land Adjacent To Vine Grove Farm, School Street Mosborough Sheffield

Date Received 31/10/2003

Team CITY CENTRE AND EAST

Applicant/Agent Jefferson Sheard Architects

Recommendation Refuse

For the following reason(s):

1 The Local Planning Authority consider that owing to the location of the proposed dwellings within the site and the construction of the vehicle access road, the proposal would have a detrimental impact upon the green and open character of the site and the protected species within it. As such it is contrary to the aims of Policies GE10 and GE11 of the Unitary Development Plan for Sheffield.

2 The Local Planning Authority consider that the proposal represents the development of a green field site that is of considerable local amenity value, in both visual and ecological terms. An extensive supply of previously developed land exists within the city, and as such the proposal is considered to be contrary to the aims of Planning Policy Guidance 3 'Housing'. Site Location 1

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LOCATION AND PROPOSAL

The application site is located on the eastern side of School Street, Mosborough, close to its junction with Station Road. It consists of unused land within the curtilage of Vine Grove Farm, a vacant and semi derelict former farm building, located on School Street.

The site measures 0.19 hectares, and forms part of a wider area of land, also originally attached to the farmhouse, that measures 1.49 hectares. The site has an open, green character and contains a number of mature trees forming part of a Tree Preservation Order that relates to the overall site. The application site also contains open sided disused farm outbuildings, and lies adjacent to other vacant former farm buildings including the farmhouse itself.

Beyond the application site, and the additional former farm land, the area is predominantly residential in character, interspersed with commercial uses such as a public house, and a former school building. Significant areas of open space exist to the north east of the site.

The proposal seeks outline Planning Permission for the erection of five detached dwellings. All matters of detail are reserved for subsequent approval other than siting of the dwellings, and access. An indicative layout has however been submitted to assist assessment of the proposal. Access to four of the dwellings is proposed to be taken from School Street, leading to a small cul-de-sac of 50-60m in length.

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

Outline Planning Permission was granted for the erection of four dwellings on land to the south of the farmhouse, formerly an orchard, in April, 2003 (ref- 02/00168/OUT)

Planning Permission was also granted, in October 2000, for conversion of the outbuildings to the farm house to two dwellings (ref-99/01587/FUL)

Two previous refusals of outline Planning Permission related to the larger overall site. Those refusals date from January 1999, and April 1992 (ref- 97/00362/OUT and 00/00316/OUT respectively)

Outline Planning Permission was also refused in August, 2003 for the erection of five dwellings on the Station Road frontage of the site (ref. 03/00021/OUT).

SUMMARY OF REPRESENTATIONS

Four letters of objection have been received from local residents on the following grounds:- - the land contains a number of protected species, and trees protected by Tree Preservation Orders; - the development would have a detrimental effect upon the green and open character of the area and the protected species within it, and is therefore contrary GE10 and GE11 of the Unitary Development Plan; - increased traffic on School Street and Station Road; - the development will remove a an area of greenery seldom seen in urban areas; - the proposed box like houses will be out of character with the surroundings. The existing house and its outbuildings should be restored, and any new buildings should be built in a more traditional style.

Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust have raised concerns about the impact of the proposed development upon protected species, and upon wildlife habitats in general, within the site. They recommend that if the application is to be approved, additional survey work will be necessary.

A local wildlife interest group has written in objection to the proposal owing to the impact the development would have upon the protected species on the site. PLANNING ASSESSMENT

Policy Issues

The site is identified by the Unitary Development Plan for Sheffield as being within a Housing Area. Within such areas, Policy H14 sets criteria for consideration of housing proposals that include compliance with policies for the Green Environment. The most relevant of these policies are GE10 and GE11, which seek to promote the development of Green Corridors and Green Links, and protect the natural environment. In addition Policy GE15 encourages the retention and protection of trees and woodlands. The impact of the proposal in relation to these policies is considered below.

In addition to UDP Policy, Government Guidance in the form of PPG3 'Housing' is particularly relevant. PPG3 encourages the development of housing on previously developed sites, instead of on greenfield sites. PPG3 explicitly excludes agricultural land from the definition of previously developed land.

Although the presumption is that previously developed sites should be developed before greenfield sites, the guidance in the PPG enables development of greenfield sites where it can be demonstrated that it is more sustainable than a previously developed site. It is therefore necessary to consider the supply of alternative previously developed sites, access to local facilities, the impact of the site on the amenity of the area, and its ecological value.

The survey information that will form part of the Housing Land Survey 2003 shows that there is a capacity for approximately 6.5 years supply of housing land on previously developed sites within the city. As such there is a strong supply of alternative sites.

The location of the site is such that any housing development of the site would have good access to local facilities, with shops on Mosborough High Street, and frequent bus services. It is also well located in terms of access to schools and recreational open space.

However, the site contributes significantly to local amenity. It is green in character and has a natural appearance. It contains a number of mature trees, and is of ecological value.

In PPG3 terms the proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to the guidance in that there is an extensive supply of previously developed land, and the site makes a positive contribution to the local environment in both visual and ecological terms.

Impact on Existing Landscape Features

A Tree Preservation Order covers both the application site and the wider site. The scheme shown on the indicative layout would retain the trees that are the subject of the Order. Other unprotected trees would be lost to the proposal. The retained protected trees would be mostly located along the northern boundary of the site.

There would be a likely need for pruning of protected trees, and replacement planting for those lost to the development, but in principle the scheme as submitted is considered acceptable in terms of its impact (visually) upon existing landscape features. The section below however considers the impact that the loss of the site vegetation would have upon ecological interest within the site.

Impact On Green Corridor and Natural Environment

The site is immediately adjacent to the Green Network identified by the UDP. It has an undisturbed appearance with dense undergrowth and mature trees. It makes a visual and ecological contribution to the development and retention of the Green Corridor. The presence of a residential development, albeit a small one, within this natural, green setting would be detrimental to its character.

Previous applications have identified the presence of protected species on the site. The current undisturbed condition of the site is beneficial to those species. Development of the site as proposed would remove part of their wider habitat.

In this context it is considered that the proposal is unacceptable in terms of its impact upon the Green Corridor and the Natural Environment, both visually and ecologically. As such it is considered that the proposals are contrary to the aims of Policy GE10 and GE11 of the UDP.

Highways Issues

The proposed vehicular access from School Street is acceptable in principle, subject to minor alterations to the alignment of the boundary wall to achieve appropriate visibility.

The site is close to existing services and shops on High Street, and is accessible, with a range of frequent bus services in the locality.

SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION

In summary, the proposal represents the development of a green field site, which is of considerable local amenity value, in both visual and ecological terms, at a time when there is an extensive supply of previously developed sites within the city. It would cause disturbance to protected species on the site, and would have a detrimental impact upon the green and open character of the site. As such the proposal is contrary to PPG3 ‘Housing’ and to the aims of UDP Policies GE10 and GE11. It is therefore recommended that Planning Permission is refused. Case Number 03/04267/FUL

Application Type a Full Planning Application

Proposal Three replacement antennas and three transmission dishes

Location Waltheof School And Centre Beaumont Close Sheffield S2 1RY

Date Received 19/11/2003

Team CITY CENTRE AND EAST

Applicant/Agent Mr Paul Heap

Recommendation Grant

Subject to:

1 The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of five years from the date of this decision.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act.

Attention is drawn to the following justifications:

1. The decision to grant planning permission and impose any conditions has been taken having regard to the policies and proposals in the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan set out below, and to all relevant material considerations, including Supplementary Planning Guidance.BE14 - Telecommunications and H14 - Conditions on Development in Housing Areas. This informative is intended as a summary of the reasons for grant of planning permission. For further detail on the decision please see the application report by contacting the Planning Records section on 2734220. Site Location

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The application site is located within a designated Housing area as defined in The Sheffield Unitary Development Plan, 150 metres south of a strategic Road (Sheffield Parkway). The application site comprises of the Waltheof sports hall building, which is a two-storey steel box profile clad building. The sports building is located 15 metres south of the Waltheof School and is connected by a corridor. Pedestrian access to the site is off Dawlands Close. To the south and west of the site are residential areas and to the north east is an area of open space which forms the playing fields and football pitches in connection with the centre.

The Waltheof centre is an existing telecommunications site which has three separate pole mounted antenna located on the roof of the building.

It is proposed to install three replacement antennas and three transmission dishes.

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

Planning permission has been granted previously on the site, Application Reference: 97/03879/FUL Waltheof Centre Beaumont Close - siting of telecommunications equipment and housing (Application for determination if approval required for siting and appearance) – Granted Conditionally 22.10.1997.

SUMMARY OF REPRESENTATIONS

No objections have been received.

PLANNING ASSESSMENT

Policy Issues

The application site is located within a Housing area as defined within the UDP.

Policy H10 Development in housing areas states that development proposals for uses not listed in the policy will be decided on their individual merits. Policy H14 states that development will be permitted where it would occupy a small area and not lead to a concentration of non-housing uses which would threaten the residential character of the area and would be on a scale consistent with the residential character of the area or meet primarily the needs or(in the case of uses other than shops) occupy an existing building set in its own grounds and complies with Policies H10 to H13.

Policy BE14 ‘Telecommunications’ of the Sheffield UDP states that; ‘Telecommunications development should be sited and designed so as to minimise its visual impact, subject to technical and operational considerations and new equipment should share masts or be sited on existing structures where this is technically and economically possible.

Health Issues

Current guidance from the government PPG8 on telecommunications (August 2001) states,

‘Health considerations and public concern can in principal be material considerations in determining applications for planning permission and prior approval. Whether such matters are material in a particular case is ultimately a matter for the courts. It is for the decision-maker (usually the Local Planning Authority) to determine what weight to attach to such considerations in any particular case.

However, it is the Government’s firm view that the planning system is not the place for determining health safeguards. It remains Central Government’s responsibility to decide what measures are necessary to protect public health. In the Government’s view, if a proposed mobile phone base station meets the ICNIRP guidelines for public exposure it should not be necessary for a local planning authority, in processing an application for planning permission or prior approval, to consider further the health aspects and concerns about them’ In this case, the applicant has confirmed that the proposal will meet ICNIRP standards for general public emission

Design & Amenity Issues

The mast will be located within a housing area. However the application site is an existing telecommunications installation and the proposal involves the replacement and upgrade of the existing telecommunications equipment to provide 3rd generation service.

The existing roof mounted poles will remain and the existing 6 antennas will be replaced with 3 new antennas of similar design and dimensions. Three further transmission dishes will be installed at a height of 16 metres from the ground on the same pole mounts, a single dish will be installed on each pole. No alterations are proposed to the existing equipment compound. The existing poles are of a lightweight slim line appearance and are viewed with a backdrop of the existing building. It is considered that the installation of the three new antennas and three transmission dishes will not increase the visual prominence of the installation or be detrimental to the visual amenities of the locality.

SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION

Taking the above into account, it is not considered the replacement antennas and the installation of three transmission dishes will detrimentally effect the visual amenities of the locality to a sufficient degree to warrant the refusal of this application, In view of this, it is recommend that permission be granted.

Case Number 03/04354/CHU

Application Type a Planning Application for Change of Use

Proposal Use of land as a temporary long stay car park

Location Site Of Former Parkwood College, Solly Street And Scotland Street Sheffield

Date Received 25/11/2003

Team CITY CENTRE AND EAST

Applicant/Agent Project Centre Limited

Recommendation Grant Conditionally

Subject to:

1 The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of five years from the date of this decision.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act.

2 The use shall cease on or before the 16th February 2005.

A permanent public long stay car park of intermediate quality would be contrary to Policy T23 of the adopted Unitary Development Plan.

3 Before the 31st March 2004 the following enhancement works shall have been provided and shall thereafter be retained:

 a tarmac surface covering the areas shown on the drawings hereby approved.  disabled parking bays with a tarmac surface, each 5.0 metres x 3.5 metres, of which a 1 metre strip along shall be dedicated for access by wheelchair users, and shall be indicated by markings on the tarmac, and the land shall not be used as a car park after that date unless such enhancements have been provided as hereby approved.  landscaping to the Scotland Street frontage (in line with a scheme that shall have received the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority.

To ensure ease of access and facilities for disabled persons at all times, and in the interest of the amenities of the locality. Attention is drawn to the following justifications:

1. The decision to grant planning permission and impose any conditions has been taken having regard to the policies and proposals in the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan set out below, and to all relevant material considerations, including Supplementary Planning Guidance.BE6 - Landscape DesignIB5 - Development in General Industry AreasT21 - Car ParkingT23 - Public Long-stay Car Parking. This informative is intended as a summary of the reasons for grant of planning permission. For further detail on the decision please see the application report by contacting the Planning Records section on 2734220 or by visiting Sheffield City Council's website at www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/council-meetings/planning- boards

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LOCATION AND PROPOSAL

This cleared site is located at the corner of Scotland Street and West Bar Green, with a rear frontage on to Solly Street. The proposal is to use it as a temporary public long stay car park. HISTORY

Some time ago it became known that the site was in use as a car park without planning permission. After an approach to the applicants, an application was received (02/00025/FUL) for a short stay car park. This was refused on 27 August 2003, with authority for enforcement action to cease the unauthorised use.

The reasons included (a) its failure to provide adequate standards of surfacing, lighting, boundary treatment, and facilities for people with disabilities, (b) its consequent failure to meet development plan requirements for a public long stay car park in this location, and (c) its failure to meet development plan requirements for a public short stay car park (i.e. opening after 0930 hours), as it operates 24 hours.

An Enforcement Notice was served on 15 December 2003, taking effect on 16 January 2004 and requiring the cessation of the unauthorised use within 56 days.

This application was received as valid on 23 December 2003.

The applicants appealed against the Enforcement Notice on 5 January 2004.

Outline planning permission was previously granted on 27 August 2003 for the erection of a building for 6 Business units and 104 flats with car parking, following a refusal of an earlier scheme and withdrawal of an appeal.

REPRESENTATIONS

One objection - Improved lighting should be required, to assist with crime prevention and personal safety, particularly lone females.

ASSESSMENT

Policy

The site lies within a General Industrial Area in the Unitary Development Plan, and Policy IB5 indicates that car parking proposals shall be determined on their merits. The site is outside the City Centre High Amenity Zone, which is a pedestrian preference area.

Policy T21 indicates that car parking would be acceptable where it would (a) meet the operational needs of businesses, or (b) be essential for the viability of a new development, or (c) enable ready access to the City outside peak hours, or (d) improve the environment or safety of streets, or (e) meet the needs of people with disabilities, or (f) be needed by visitors to the countryside.

Long stay parking is defined as being mainly for the purposes of commuting, ie stays longer than 6 hours. Policy T23 indicates that good quality permanent, public long stay car parking will be permitted in this area outside the City Centre High Amenity Zone. It also requires that no further temporary public long stay parking will be permitted in the City Centre, and temporary permissions will not be renewed.

It is noteworthy that Policy T23 requires “good quality” for permanent public long stay. Policy BE6 requires good quality landscape design in new developments. This includes car parks, as appropriate to the site.

Type of Car Park

The applicants have now taken advice previously declined, and applied for a temporary public long stay car park, with an intermediate level of enhancement. This comprises planting to the main highway boundary on Scotland Street, and tarmac to the aisles, manoeuvring and entrance areas, and a small number of spaces for people with disabilities.

The car park is not to be fully surfaced, drained, or provided with a petrol interceptor, and it lacks adequate lighting for public safety. This is considered reasonable for a short permission.

Since the previous application was determined, a policy review has commenced to ensure that public long stay parking is not excessive in the City Centre.

Whilst the proposal is still contrary to Policy T23, the enhancements proposed are considered a satisfactory compromise on a temporary basis, in view of the probable redevelopment of the site in the near future.

Permission for more than one year is considered inappropriate, as the policy issues may require stricter control of public long stay parking in the City Centre in future.

RESPONSE TO REPRESENTATIONS

It is agreed that the limited lighting on site is insufficient for a permanent permission. However, it could be regarded as onerous for a limited period of one year, in addition to the tarmac surface.

ENFORCEMENT

If permission is granted, the Enforcement Notice already served would not be needed and will be withdrawn, and the appeal will fall. Members are asked to endorse this approach. If the enhancements are not provided by the due date, then a Breach of Condition Notice may be served under delegated powers. CONCLUSION

This breach of control has continued long enough. Whilst a temporary public stay car park is still contrary to policy, an approval for a further year with selected enhancements would enable the breach to be efficiently rectified, whilst allowing the applicant limited further use pending redevelopment of the site.

The continued temporary use may be considered on expiry in the light of the current review of car parking policy and practice.

RECOMMENDATION

Grant, subject to the recommended conditions. Case Number 03/04383/FUL

Application Type a Full Planning Application

Proposal Alterations to offices for use as 2 office units, 1 retail unit and 12 apartments (amended scheme, erection of an additional floor to apartment 12)

Location Mazda House 4 Campo Lane Sheffield S1 2EF

Date Received 26/11/2003

Team CITY CENTRE AND EAST

Applicant/Agent Axis Architecture

Recommendation Grant Conditionally

Subject to:

1 The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of five years from the date of this decision.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act.

2 Before the development is commenced, full details of the proposed external materials shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

In the interests of the visual amenities of the locality.

Attention is drawn to the following justifications:

1. The decision to grant planning permission and impose any conditions has been taken having regard to the policies and proposals in the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan set out below, and to all relevant material considerations, including Supplementary Planning Guidance.BE16 - Development in Conservation AreasBE19 - Development affecting Listed Buildings. This informative is intended as a summary of the reasons for grant of planning permission. For further detail on the decision please see the application report by contacting the Planning Records section on 2734220 or by visiting Sheffield City Council's website at www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/council- meetings/planning-boards Attention is drawn to the following directives:

1. The conditions relating to planning approved Ref. No. 02/00428/FUL are enclosed with approval and the applicant is advised that they are still relevant to this approval subject to having been discharged.

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The site consists of the frontage to No. 4 Campo Lane, a 1930’s stone faced art deco style design. To the left is a 4-storey ‘modern’ office building mainly stone faced and to the right a 3-storey brick faced building with a parapet and pitched roof. To the rear is a 4-storey building mainly brick faced currently being converted for residential use.

It is proposed to erect an extra floor to the front of the building to enlarge flat 8 within the residential development. The extension will be flat roofed with a balcony facing Campo Lane to create 2 bedroom accommodation. The extra floor will be reached by a spiral staircase with the kitchen area to the rear with a window overlooking an internal light well. The elevation facing Campo Lane is fully glazed with a ‘Brise Soliel’ roof and stainless steel railings. The exposed elevations will be of matching brick. RELEVANT SITE HISTORY

Planning approval was granted for conversion of Mazda House to residential use with the retention of 2 office units and 1 retail unit by the Area Board on 25 September 2002. This application is being treated as an amendment to this approval and all conditions still apply (Ref. No. 02/00482/FUL).

SUMMARY OF REPRESENTATIONS

None at present.

PLANNING ASSESSMENT

Policy Issues

The building is within the City Centre Conservation Area and adjacent to listed buildings on East Parade and Sheffield Cathedral, a Grade I listed building.

Thus Policies BE16 ‘Development in Conservation Areas’ and BE19 ‘Development affecting Listed Buildings’ are relevant. These policies protect the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and in this case, the setting and character and appearance of listed buildings.

The proposal is for an additional floor clearly visible from the Campo Lane frontage and from the Cathedral precinct. It is however, set back from the front elevation and screened from the west by a proposed extension to No. 6 Campo Lane, the subject of a separate application 03/04386/FUL also to be determined by this Board. The extension will be visible from the east but it is at a high level and with matching facing materials. It is thus not considered to adversely affect the street scene or views towards the Cathedral precinct and therefore does not contravene UDP policies.

Design Issues

The extension is of a ‘neutral’ design to reduce its impact on the existing building. The balcony rails will be of stainless steel reflecting a high quality of design but lightweight in appearance. The extension complements the adjacent proposed extra office floor referred to above and thus will benefit the appearance of the building. Although the rear of the building is rectangular its distance from the main frontage will not adversely affect the appearance of the building.

Highway Issues

There are no highway issues.

Amenity Issues

The principle of the use of the building for residential purposes has been established by the previous approval and amenities of residents of the proposed flats taken into consideration. Although no extra residential units are created in this proposal the extra floor includes a window facing the rear elevation of Mazda House which has some habitable room windows. These are set away from the proposed extension, the closest being for the access to flats. It is thus considered that there will be no adverse overlooking.

Off-Site Contributions

A Section 106 agreement has already been entered into as a result of approval Ref. No. 02/00482/FUL. As no extra residential units are being created no further contribution is necessary.

CONCLUSION

Taking into account the above, the proposal will complement the existing building, not adversely affect the character and setting of the City Centre Conservation Area, listed building or the amenities of adjacent occupiers, or proposed flats. It concurs with UDP policies.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Area Board approve the application subject to conditions. Case Number 03/04386/FUL

Application Type a Full Planning Application

Proposal Extension to existing office building by forming 1 additional storey to be used as offices

Location 6 Campo Lane Sheffield S1 2EF

Date Received 26/11/2003

Team CITY CENTRE AND EAST

Applicant/Agent Axis Architecture

Recommendation Grant Conditionally

Subject to:

1 The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of five years from the date of this decision.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act.

2 Before the development is commenced, full details of the proposed external materials shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

In the interests of the visual amenities of the locality.

Attention is drawn to the following justifications:

1. The decision to grant planning permission and impose any conditions has been taken having regard to the policies and proposals in the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan set out below, and to all relevant material considerations, including Supplementary Planning Guidance.BE16 - Development in Conservation Areas and BE19 - Development affecting Listed Buildings. This informative is intended as a summary of the reasons for grant of planning permission. For further detail on the decision please see the application report by contacting the Planning Records section on 2734220 or by visiting Sheffield City Council's website at www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/council- meetings/planning-boards Site Location

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The site consists of a 4-storey flat roofed office block, fronting Campo Lane. Facing materials are stone with large ‘modern windows’. To the west is a 3- storey flat roofed brick-faced building and to the east an ‘art deco’ style narrow frontage, again stone clad, providing access to a 12-flat residential development.

The building is set adjacent to Sheffield Cathedral and is within the City Centre Conservation Area.

It is proposed to erect a single storey extension to the top of the building with a flat roof and balcony to Campo Lane. The extension will be set back with a projecting ‘brise soliel’. To the rear is a mansard roof with velux windows. Roof materials will be patinated zinc, the western elevation render to match and uprights between the windows, satinised aluminium. Handrails are stainless steel.

SUMMARY OF REPRESENTATIONS

None at present.

RELEVANT SITE HISTORY None.

PLANNING ASSESSMENT

Policy Issues

The building is within the City Centre Conservation Area and adjacent to listed buildings on East Parade and Sheffield Cathedral, a Grade I listed building.

The proposal is for an additional floor clearly visible from the west on Campo Lane and from the Cathedral precinct which is set above Campo Lane. It is however, set back from the front elevation and thus does not dominate the main elevation. Materials proposed will match or complement existing and thus it is not considered that the proposal will adversely affect the street scene of views toward the Cathedral or its setting and therefore does not contravene UDP policies.

Design Issues

The extension is of a ‘neutral’ design to reduce its impact on the existing building. Similarly, the rear mansard roof provides interest to the side elevation as viewed from the west on Campo Lane. The balcony rails will be of stainless steel reflecting a high quality of design but lightweight in appearance. Vertical elements between the main large glazed areas are in line with strong vertical elements between windows on the existing building.

Overall, it is considered that the proposed extension complements the existing building.

A further application has been submitted for extensions to an adjacent flat previously approved by Area Board, (Ref. No. 02/00428/FUL). This extension is similar in design to this proposal and is the subject of a separate application, Ref. No. 03/04383/FUL, also to be determined by this Board.

Highway Issues

The proposal is located within the City Centre with good accessibility to public transport. There are no additional highway implications arising from the proposals.

Amenity Issues

No. 4 Campo Lane extends to the rear of No. 6 and is currently being converted for residential use (02/00428/FUL as above). Some flats will have windows facing towards the rear elevation of No. 6 Campo Lane. The rear mansard will only raise the building by 1.1m and the mansard windows will prevent direct overlooking. It is therefore not considered that the proposal will adversely affect the amenities of residents of the proposed flats.

CONCLUSION

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Area Board approve the application subject to conditions. Case Number 03/04420/FUL

Application Type a Full Planning Application

Proposal Replacement of 3 antennas and installation of 2 x 300mm dishes and 1 x 600mm dish

Location Birley Community College Thornbridge Avenue Sheffield S12 3AB

Date Received 01/12/2003

Team CITY CENTRE AND EAST

Applicant/Agent Paul Heap - Commpro Telecom

Recommendation Grant

Subject to:

1 The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of five years from the date of this decision.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act.

Attention is drawn to the following justifications:

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The application site is located within a designated Housing area as defined in The Sheffield Unitary Development Plan. The application site comprises of Birley Community College, which consists of a collection of buildings. The existing telecommunications installation is located on a 3 storey building with large areas of glazing, and cladding, with a flat roof. Access to the site is gained from Thornbridge Avenue. To the north and east of the site are residential areas and to the south and west is an area of open space, which forms the playing fields.

Birley Community College is an existing telecommunications site, which has existing antenna, dish antenna and associated equipment located on the roof of the building.

It is proposed to install three replacement antennas and three dishes, utilising existing equipment cabinets.

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

Planning permission has been granted previously for a telecommunications installation on the site, Application Reference: 97/02554/FUL Siting of telecommunications equipment and house (application for determination if approval required for siting and appearance) Granted 25.06.1997.

SUMMARY OF REPRESENTATIONS

No objections have been received.

PLANNING ASSESSMENT

Policy Issues

The application site is located within a Housing area as defined within the UDP.

Policy H10 Development in housing areas states that development proposals for uses not listed in the policy will be decided on their individual merits. Policy H14 states that development will be permitted where it would occupy a small area and not lead to a concentration of non-housing uses which would threaten the residential character of the area and would be on a scale consistent with the residential character of the area or meet primarily the needs or (in the case of uses other than shops) occupy an existing building set in its own grounds and complies with Policies H10 to H13.

Policy BE14 ‘Telecommunications’ of the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan states that; ‘Telecommunications development should be sited and designed so as to minimise its visual impact, subject to technical and operational considerations and new equipment should share masts or be sited on existing structures where this is technically and economically possible.

Health Issues

Current guidance from the government PPG8 on telecommunications (August 2001) states,

Design & Amenity Issues

The telecommunications development will be located within a housing area. However the application site is an existing telecommunications installation and the proposal involves the replacement and upgrade of the existing telecommunications equipment to provide 3rd generation service, and will negate the need for an additional site in the immediate area.

The existing roof mounted poles are to be re-used, with new antennas replacing existing, and new dishes being mounted on the existing pole. The antennas are slim line in appearance, and are of a similar dimension to the existing antennas. It is considered that the alterations to the telecommunications apparatus will not increase the visual prominence of the installation. It is considered that the replacement of three antennas and 3 dish antenna will not be detrimental to the visual amenities of the locality.

SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION

Taking the above into account, it is considered the replacement antennas and dish antennas will not detrimentally effect the visual amenities of the locality to a sufficient degree to warrant the refusal of this application, In view of this, it is recommend that permission be granted. Case Number 03/04654/FUL

Application Type a Full Planning Application

Proposal Erection of 3 flats in 3 storeys to create 25 flats in amended development to 22 flat development (03/02455/FUL) at Bellhouse Road

Location Curtilage Of 269 Bellhouse Road Sheffield S5 6HN

Date Received 12/12/2003

Team NORTH & WEST

Applicant/Agent Peter Dimelow

Recommendation G C subject to a Unilateral Agreement

Subject to:

1 The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of five years from the date of this decision.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act.

2 Before the development is commenced, full details of the proposed external materials shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

In the interests of the visual amenities of the locality.

3 Before any work on site is commenced, a landscape scheme for the site shall have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details within 1 month of the occupation of the development or within an alternative timescale to be first agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. When the above-mentioned landscaping has been carried out, thereafter the landscaped areas shall be retained. The landscaped areas shall be cultivated and maintained for 5 years from the date of implementation and any failures within that 5 year period shall be replaced in accordance with the approved details unless otherwise authorised in writing.

In the interests of the amenities of the locality.

4 Before development commences, details shall be submitted of boundary treatment to the northern and eastern boundaries of the site. The development shall not be used unless such approved details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and thereafter implemented on site.

In the interests of the amenities of the locality and occupiers of the proposed dwellings.

5 The flats shall be used solely for the purpose of old persons' flats, being occupied by persons who have reached retirement age of 55 and beyond.

To ensure satisfactory parking provision in the interests of traffic safety and the amenities of the locality.

6 Surface water and foul drainage shall drain to separate systems.

To ensure satisfactory drainage arrangements.

7 No development shall take place until details of the proposed means of disposal of surface water drainage, including details of any balancing works and off-site works, have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

To ensure satisfactory drainage arrangements.

8 No piped discharge of surface water from the application site shall take place until surface water drainage works including off-site works have been completed in accordance with details to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

To ensure that no surface water discharges take place until proper provision has been made for their disposal.

Attention is drawn to the following justifications:

1. The decision to grant planning permission and impose any conditions has been taken having regard to the policies and proposals in the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan set out below, and to all relevant material considerations, including Supplementary Planning Guidance.H10 - Development in Housing AreasH14 - Conditions on Development in Housing Areas and SPG - Designing House Extensions.This informative is intended as a summary of the reasons for grant of planning permission. For further detail on the decision please see the application report by contacting the Planning Records section on 2734220 or by visiting Sheffield City Council's website at www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/council-meetings/planning- boards Attention is drawn to the following directives:

1. It is noted that your planning application involves the construction or alteration of an access crossing to a highway maintained at public expense. This planning permission DOES NOT automatically permit the layout or construction of the access crossing in question, this being a matter which is covered by Section 184 of the Highways Act 1980, and dealt with by: Assistant Head of Highways Development Services, Howden House1 Union Street Sheffield S1 2SHFor access crossing approval you should contact the Highway Co-ordinator in that Department of Sheffield (0114) 2736136, quoting your planning permission reference number.

2. As the proposed development will abut the public highway you are advised to contact the Highways Co-ordinator (Tel: 0114 1736677) as soon as possible with a view to discussing the proposed threshold levels and the obtaining of all necessary consents relating to the public highway.

3. The applicant is advised that:- The local public sewer network does not have capacity to accept any additional discharge of surface water from the proposed site. The developer and Local Planning Authority are advised to contact the relevant drainage authorities with a view to establishing a suitable watercourse for the disposal of surface water. To prevent overloading of the public sewer network, surface water discharges to the network should be restricted to the level of run-off (i.e. same rate(s) of discharge) from previous use of the site. The developer will have to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of Yorkshire Water Services/ the Local Planning Authority by means of investigation and calculation.- Transco have plant in the vicinity of the site, which may be affected by the proposal. The applicant would need to provide further details of the proposal under the terms of NRSWA 1991. Please contact Transco, Padholme Road, Peterborough PE1 5XR, telephone No. 01733 866435 for further details. Site Location

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LOCATION AND PROPOSAL

The site consists of the former Horseshoe Inn located between Bellhouse Road and Winkley Terrace, close to the junction of Bellhouse Road and Hatfield House Road. It is now cleared with no boundary treatment to Bellhouse Road, a 1.5-1m high wall with vehicular access on Winkley Terrace and a low brick wall to the rear gardens of houses to the south. North of the site is a church, single storey to the site boundary. Behind the church is a level grassed area with a northern boundary formed of a hedge and brick wall of various heights. The rear gable of the church is rendered with no windows apart from a high level one close to the roof ridge. There are further church related buildings fronting Winkley Terrace set back from the chapel with windows at ground and first floor, facing east.

Due to changes in level the site falls slightly to the south and west with houses to the south approximately 0.2m lower.

The area is predominantly residential in nature.

It is proposed to erect a block of 25 flats with a ‘T’ shaped footprint, with 5 x 1 bedroom flats and 20 x 2 bedroom flats. The block is mainly 3-storey with a 2-storey element facing south. Roofs are pitched with a deep element on the transition between the 2 and 3-storeys. Upper floors have safety railings around full depth opening windows. The northern section will be reached by corridors on the western elevation and a ‘tower’ element for the second bedroom on the northern elevation. All habitable rooms in this part face to the east i.e. Bellhouse road.

It is intended to be occupied by people over the age of 55.

SUMMARY OF REPRESENTATION

One letter of objection has been received. Issues raised are:

The proposal will result in an increase in traffic, exacerbated by new development on Bellhouse Road, which has led to an increase in traffic on Windmill Lane due to drivers avoiding Firth Park. Traffic calming measures should be put in place on Windmill Lane before further development in the area is approved.

RELEVANT SITE HISTORY

This application is an amendment to Application No. 03/02455/FUL. The development which was approved by the Area Board of 7 November 2003 had 22 flats and only included the curtilage of the former Horseshoe Inn public house.

PLANNING ASSESSMENT

Policy Issues

The site falls within a Housing Policy Area in the Unitary Development Plan (UDP). Within such areas residential uses are preferred which concurs with the proposal. Government Guidance on Housing PPG3 requires residential development to use brownfield sites where possible and to develop sites to higher densities than previous (30-50 houses per hectare). To this end the proposal meets the guidelines in PPG3 as the area of the site is 0.21 ha with 25 units and the site is a cleared public house, hence brownfield.

Design Issues

This is acceptable in principle although not meeting the original aspirations of fronting both highways as discussed in pre-application meetings. The proposal provides strong frontage detail to Bellhouse Road with a lower elevation towards the rear of houses on Bellhouse Road and Torksey Road to the south. A majority of the structure will be faced in brick with a strong roofline, in keeping with surrounding properties. The rendered elevations provide contrast to the large areas of brick. It is thus not considered to adversely affect the street scene.

The extension to the north will match the main approved building with a matching front gable and safety railings around full opening windows on the eastern elevation. An additional design feature has been added in the form of a tower to provide the extra bedroom to the additional 2 bedroom flats. This feature is considered to provide interest on the northern elevation.

AMENITY ISSUES

The approval scheme had an amended elevation to houses to the south of the site to prevent overdominance and loss of privacy to adjacent houses on Bellhouse Road. The proposed extension to the building is set away from houses and there are no habitable room windows facing the western elevation of the extension.

There are no windows on the rear elevation of the chapel and the remainder of the church building is set at least 25m away and are not directly in line with the proposed extension.

A public footpath is set close to the windows of the ground floor flat on Bellhouse Road close to its junction with Hatfield House Road. The applicant has indicated that privacy for occupiers of this flat will be provided by suitable boundary treatment.

The proposed extension will benefit the whole site by the provision of extra private amenity space for occupiers of the flats.

Overall, it is not considered that the proposal will adversely affect the amenities of local residents and occupiers of the proposed flats.

Highway Issues

As the proposed flats will be for retired people, the number of parking spaces is less than that required for other flats development. In this case, 19 spaces (including at least 4 suitable for disabled use) are provided for 25 flats and for the type of occupier a minimum of 1 space per 3 dwellings is required. The proposal is well above this standard. The development also benefits the locality by providing a turning head at the site entrance for Winkley Terrace.

Off-Site Contributions

The applicant has agreed to enter into a unilateral planning obligation for open space enhancement. As the proposal is for a further 3 extra retirement flats a sum of £420 is required. The monies will be utilised in Steel City Sports Ground for formal and informal provision including the Steel City Bowling Club. Any approval is subject to the signing of the unilateral obligation.

Other Issues

An objection to the proposal has been received regarding possible increases in traffic on Windmill Lane. The site is over 300m from Windmill Lane and the site access will be off Hatfield House Lane and the amount of traffic generated is not considered to significantly increase traffic movements. Thus the request for traffic calming measures on Windmill Lane is considered unreasonable.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

The proposed use concurs with UDP Policies. The proposal is preferred use to that originally occupying the adjacent site i.e. a public house. The design of the proposal is such that it is not considered to adversely affect adjoining occupiers or proposed occupiers of the flats and it will provide extra amenity space for residents.

It is therefore recommended that the Area Board approve the application subject to the signing of the unilateral obligation. Case Number 04/00057/FUL

Application Type a Full Planning Application

Proposal Erection of building for uses A1 (Shops), A2 (Financial and Professional Services), A3 (Food & Drink), and D1 (non-residential institutions)

Location Sheffield Hallam University City Campus Howard Street Sheffield

Date Received 06/01/2004

Team CITY CENTRE AND EAST

Applicant/Agent The Bond Bryan Partnership

Recommendation Grant Conditionally

Subject to:

1 The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of five years from the date of this decision.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act.

2 Before the development is commenced, full details of the proposed external materials shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

In the interests of the visual amenities of the locality.

3 Before any development commences, details of the design of the cycle stands shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

In the interests of the visual amenities of the locality.

4 The building shall not be used unless the cycle parking accommodation for 25 stands as shown on the approved plans has been provided in accordance with those plans and, thereafter, such cycle parking accommodation shall be retained.

In the interests of traffic safety and the amenities of the locality. 5 Before the building is occupied, measures to identify the glazed areas of the Hallam Square elevation, with suitable manifestation, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

To ensure ease of access and facilities for disabled persons at all times.

6 The Food and Drink Use (Class A3) shall be used for the above- mentioned purpose only between 0700 hours hours and 0030 hours hours on any day.

In the interests of the amenities of the locality and occupiers of adjoining property.

7 The shopping floorspace (Class A1) shall not exceed 280 sq. m sales area unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

To ensure the development does not become a retail destination in its own right and to ensure the proposal is consistent with Policy S5 of the Unitary Development Plan.

8 the building shall not be used for a food and drink use unless suitable apparatus for the arrestment and discharge of fumes has been installed. Before such equipment is installed, details thereof shall have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. After installation, such equipment shall be retained and operated for the purpose for which it was installed.

In the interests of the amenities of the locality and occupiers of adjoining property.

9 Before any development commences, full details of the design of the purpose built cycle cover shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

In the interests of the visual amenities of the locality.

Attention is drawn to the following justifications:

1. The decision to grant planning permission and impose any conditions has been taken having regard to the policies and proposals in the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan set out below, and to all relevant material considerations, including Supplementary Planning Guidance.LR4 - Open SpaceLR5 - Development in Open Space AreasCF7 - Development in Institution: Education AreasS5 - Shop Developments outside the Central Shopping Area and District Centres. This informative is intended as a summary of the reasons for grant of planning permission. For further detail on the decision please see the application report by contacting the Planning Records section on 2734220 or by visiting Sheffield City Council's website at www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/council-meetings/planning- boards

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The application site is located to the east of the steps, which lead from Arundel Gate into Hallam Square. It is currently used by the University for car and cycle parking and is surfaced in tarmac. The site is accessed from Howard Street across the eastern side of Hallam Square; it is approximately 3m below the level of Arundel Gate.

The new building will be 2 stories high where it faces onto Hallam Square and single storey facing Arundel Gate. The lower level will be accessed from Hallam Square and the upper level from Arundel Gate. The Arundel Gate frontage is set back behind the façade of the adjacent silver clad university building, the forecourt to Arundel Gate is to be paved to match the recent highway improvements.

The building design is contemporary and matches the new entrance to the University that was granted permission at the last Area Board. The Hallam Square elevation comprises of large areas of curtain wall glazing framed with white render walls. The flat roof is faced in aluminium standing seam cladding and has deeply projecting eaves. The side elevation adjoining the steps from Arundel Gate to Hallam Square is faced in brickwork with some curtain wall glazing, clerestory glazing is proposed under the eaves and there is a large silver clad panel which projects above the roof level and screens the roof plant. The Arundel Gate elevation is similarly detailed but at a smaller scale.

SUMMARY OF REPRESENTATIONS

None received

PLANNING ASSESSMENT

Policy Issues

In the Unitary Development Plan the site lies mainly within an Open Space area and partly within an Institution: Education Area. The whole site lies within the High Amenity Zone.

Policies LR4/LR5 establishes various criteria for the assessment of proposals in open space areas. As the site is currently used for parking and does not have a positive impact on Hallam Square it is considered that the proposal does not contravene the criteria for development in open space areas.

Education uses are one of the preferred uses in Institution: Education areas. Small shops (less than 280 sqm. Sales area), Offices used by the public (class A2) and food and drink outlets (class A3) are all acceptable uses in this area. The total floor area of the new building is approximately 400sqm. A condition is proposed in order to limit the retail sales area to a maximum of 280sqm, in order to protect the central shopping area and ensure the proposal is consistent with shopping polices. In the High Amenity Zone policies seek to encourage the creation of a high quality pedestrian environment. The removal of car parking from Hallam Square is considered to be consistent with this policy and the objective of creating a high quality pedestrian route from the railway station to the city centre.

Highway Issues

The car parking on the site (approx 15 spaces), will be lost as a result of the development. However this issue was considered as part of the recently approved application for the new university entrance, as that restricted access to the parking.

The 20 existing cycle parking stands are to be replaced next to the Hallam Square entrance to the building and next to the new university entrance onto Hallam Square. However the stands are currently positioned under a building overhang and therefore are under cover. 25 new stands are proposed of which 18 are undercover. They will be better overlooked than the existing stands and given this and the increased provision the proposals are considered to be satisfactory in this respect. 2 additional disabled parking bays are to be provided next to the University entrance as part of the recently approved scheme.

Design Issues

The application site is an underused plot of land which adds little to the vitality and amenity of the area. The new building will provide enclosure to the east side of the square and the proposed uses will add to the vitality of the area. The two storey glazed south elevation will create a visually pleasing frontage to Hallam Square and also add interest to the pedestrian route from the city centre to the railway station. The west elevation which adjoins the steps from Arundel Gate to Hallam Square incorporates glazing which will create some interest in this elevation as it is quite prominent when travelling east along Arundel Gate. The north elevation fronting onto Arundel Gate includes a glazed entrance and a shop window and its overall appearance is considered to be acceptable. The building is set back from the road, which provides an opportunity for a small area of outdoor seating should a food and drink use occupy this building.

The contemporary design is considered appropriate as the extension is attached to a 1990s silver clad extension to the1950/60s Owen Building. It is of the same family of design and materials as the recently permitted Hallam University entrance. The existing silver clad building will form a backcloth to the proposal and the introduction of some silver panels creates visual links with this building. The use of white render and brickwork creates visual links with the millennium gallery and the brickwork walls around Hallam Square. The applicants intend to use creative lighting to highlight and illuminate the building in the hours of darkness. Overall the design is considered to be satisfactory and will contribute positively to the streetscape.

Effect on residential amenities

The nearest residential use is above the public house at the corner of Howard Street and Arundel Street approximately 60m away. Given this there is a limited risk of amenity problems associated with food and drink uses.

SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION

The new building will contribute positively to the streetscape and Hallam Square and will add to the vitality of the area. The propose uses are considered to be acceptable and are not considered to contravene open space policies.