Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Council Online Planning - Draft Decision

Planning Application Number: RB2026/0985
Site Address: Four Winds, 5 St Margarets Drive Swinton 0005
Description: Demolition of single storey side extension, erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Officer Recommendation: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Officer Recommendation Date: 02 September 2026
Decision Date: 02 September 2026
Decision Type: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Temporary Expiry Date:
Decision Level/Committee: Delegated (Part 2A)
Conditions / Reason for Refusal: 01 The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason In order to comply with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. 02 The permission hereby granted shall relate to the area shown outlined in red on the approved location 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) Drawing numbers: • Site Plan as Existing, titled BLOCK/SITE PLAN, no drawing number • Site Plan as Proposed, titled BLOCK/SITE PLAN, no drawing number • Location Plan as Existing, titled SITE LOCATION PLAN, no drawing number • Location Plan as Proposed, titled SITE LOCATION PLAN, no drawing number • Existing Plan, drawing number 1 • Existing Plan, drawing number 2, amended plan received on 28.07.2026 • Proposed Plan, drawing number 4 • Proposed Elevation Plan, drawing number 5, amended plan received on 28.07.2026 Reason To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt. 03 The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building. Reason In order to ensure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of visual amenity. 04 The proposed additional first floor rear window on the north-facing rear elevation hereby approved shall be obscurely glazed and fitted with glass to a minimum industry standard of Level 3 obscured glazing and be non-openable, unless the part(s) of the window which can be opened are more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed. The window shall be permanently retained in that condition thereafter. Reason In the interests of the amenities of the occupiers of adjoining properties. Positive and Proactive Statement During the determination of the application, the Local Planning Authority worked with the applicant to consider what amendments were necessary to make the scheme acceptable. The applicant agreed to amend the scheme so that it was in accordance with the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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