Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Council Online Planning - Decision Notice Summary

Planning Application Number:	RB2026/0621
Site Address:	Birkett Wood Cottage Black Lane Woodsetts Rotherham 9999
Description:	Erection of detached garage and alterations to existing dwelling garage door
Officer Recommendation:	REFUSED
Officer Recommendation Date:	23 July 2026
Decision Date:	23 July 2026
Decision Type:	REFUSED
Temporary Expiry Date:
Decision Level/Committee:	Proposed to be Delegated
Conditions / Reason for Refusal:	01 The Council considers that the erection of a detached garage represents a disproportionate addition to the existing dwelling and is inappropriate development in the Green Belt. The development would have a significant detrimental impact on its openness. No very special circumstances have been demonstrated to overcome this and other harm caused and as such the proposal is contrary to Local Plan Policies CS4 Green Belts and SP 2 Development in the Green Belt, and the National Planning Policy Framework. POSITIVE AND PROACTIVE STATEMENT The applicant did not enter into any pre application discussions with the Local Planning Authority. Whilst discussions during the determination of the application have identified a possible acceptable alternative to this proposal, the applicant has been unwilling to amend the scheme. This was not considered to be in accordance with the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework and resulted in this refusal.