| Planning Application Number: |
RB2026/0232 |
| Site Address: |
Howard Building Howard Street Rotherham Town Centre 9999 |
| Description: |
Application to determine if prior approval is required under Schedule 2 Part 3 Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) 2015 (as amended) for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) at lower ground floor and second floor to create 23 dwellinghouses |
| Officer Recommendation: |
GRANTED CONDITIONALLY |
| Officer Recommendation Date: |
16 April 2026 |
| Decision Date: |
16 April 2026 |
| Decision Type: |
GRANTED CONDITIONALLY |
| Temporary Expiry Date: |
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| Decision Level/Committee: |
Proposed to be Delegated |
| Conditions / Reason for Refusal: |
01
The permission hereby granted shall relate to the area shown outlined in red on the approved site plan and the development shall only take place in accordance with the submitted details and specifications as shown on the approved plans (as set out below) and in accordance with all approved documents.
HB/114/001 Location Plan
HB/114/003 Proposed Site Plan
HB/114/035 Roof Plan
HB/114/036 rev A Proposed Elevations
6511/08 rev B Proposed Lower Ground Floor Plan
6511/11 rev B Proposed Second Floor Plan
Reason
To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.
02
All installed glazing and ventilation to habitable rooms shall meet the minimum noise reduction criteria as specified in Section 5.1 (Faηade Insulation and Ventilation) of the Noise Impact Assessment by E3P, dated 3rd September 2025 (Ref: 51-812-R1).
Reason
To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of the proposed development.
03
Prior to occupation, a ventilation scheme for all habitable rooms where windows need to be kept closed to prevent excessive noise levels shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
The ventilation scheme shall provide the following information:
Identify which rooms require a ventilation system.
The acoustic specification of the proposed ventilation system demonstrating that when operated it will not cause indoor noise target levels to be exceeded.
The ventilation scheme must demonstrate how habitable rooms shall be provided with sufficient ventilation to help control thermal comfort and avoid overheating during hot weather without the need to open windows.
All works which form part of the approved scheme shall be completed prior to occupation of the dwellings and retained thereafter.
Reason
To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties.
Informatives:
01
All noise assessments should be carried out by a competent person. Developers may wish to contact the Association of Noise Consultants http://www.association-of-noiseconsultants.co.uk/ (020 8253 4518) or the Institute of Acoustics http://www.ioa.org.uk (0300 999 9675) for a list of members.
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