Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Council Online Planning - Decision Notice Summary

Planning Application Number: RB2025/0706
Site Address: St Thomas Church Highthorn Road Kilnhurst 9999
Description: Installation of 2 outdoor air source heat pumps and 1 one air conditioning unit, along with 2.12m high acoustic fence
Officer Recommendation: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Officer Recommendation Date: 24 July 2025
Decision Date: 24 July 2025
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 and as shown on the approved plans – Existing and Proposed Layout Plans AP03 Existing and Proposed Elevations AP04 Acoustic Fence Plan Acoustic Report 14121.01.v5 Reason To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt. 03 There shall only be 2no. air source heat pump (ASHP) units and 1no. air conditioning unit installed and positioned as detailed in Section 1.1, and Figures 1, 2 & 3 of the Noise Assessment by NoiseAssess, dated July 2025 (Ref: 14121.01.v5). Reason To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties in accordance with RMBC Policy SP52 and parts 15 of the NPPF. 04 The maximum Sound Power Levels (LwA) of the fixed plant shall not exceed those specified in Section 4.1, Table 4 of the Noise Assessment by NoiseAssess, dated July 2025 (Ref: 14121.01.v5). Reason To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties in accordance with RMBC Policy SP52 and parts 15 of the NPPF. 05 The 2no. air source heat pumps (ASHP) shall only operate between the hours of 07:00 and 23:00 Mondays to Sundays. Reason To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties in accordance with RMBC Policy SP52 and parts 15 of the NPPF. 06 The 1no. air conditioning unit shall only operate at a maximum Sound Power Level of 60dB LwA, as detailed in Section 4.1, Table 4 of the Noise Assessment by NoiseAssess, dated July 2025 (Ref: 14121.01.v5) between the hours of 23:00 and 07:00 Mondays to Sundays. Reason To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties in accordance with RMBC Policy SP52 and parts 15 of the NPPF. 07 The noise barrier specified in the Noise Assessment by NoiseAssess, dated July 2025 (Ref: 14121.01.v5) shall be erected in accordance with the specifications detailed in Sections 4.2, 4.3 & Figure 3. The noise barrier shall be maintained in good order as specified in the report throughout the lifetime of this consent. Reason To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby properties in accordance with RMBC Policy SP52 and parts 15 of the NPPF. 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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