Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Council Online Planning - Decision Notice Summary

Planning Application Number: RB2025/0856
Site Address: Woodlands Moor Lane North Ravenfield 9999
Description: Demolition of bungalow and erection of two storey detached dwelling with attached garage
Officer Recommendation: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Officer Recommendation Date: 05 September 2025
Decision Date: 05 September 2025
Decision Type: GRANTED CONDITIONALLY
Temporary Expiry Date:
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) (Drawing numbers location plan, site plan, floorplans, elevations 2424 R101)(received 05.08.25). Reason To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt. 02 The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be in accordance with the details provided in the submitted application form/shown on drawing nos (ref floorplans, elevations 2424 R101, and the Design and Access Statement part 6. Appearance). The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with these details. Reason To ensure that appropriate materials are used in the construction of the development in the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with Local Plan Policies and the NPPF. 03 Before the development is brought into use, that part of the site to be used by vehicles shall be properly constructed with either a/ a permeable surface and associated water retention/collection drainage, or b/ an impermeable surface with water collected and taken to a separately constructed water retention / discharge system within the site. All to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority and shall thereafter be maintained in a working condition. Reason To ensure that surface water can adequately be drained and to encourage drivers to make use of the parking spaces and to ensure that the use of the land for this purpose will not give rise to the deposit of mud and other extraneous material on the public highway in the interests of the adequate drainage of the site and road safety. Drainage 04 The application shall be completed in accordance with the agreed drainage details (email 21st August 2025). These works shall be carried out concurrently with the development and the drainage system shall be operating to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority prior to the occupation of the development. Reason To ensure that the site is connected to suitable drainage systems and to ensure that full details thereof are approved by the Local Planning Authority before any works begin and in accordance with Policy CS25 of the Local Plan. Environmental Health – Pollution Control 05 If during development works unexpected significant contamination is encountered, the local planning authority shall be notified in writing immediately. Any requirements for remedial works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Authority. Works thereafter shall be carried out in accordance with an approved Method Statement. This is to ensure the development will be suitable for use and that identified contamination will not present significant risks to human health or the environment. Reasons To ensure the safe occupation of the site in accordance with Policy SP54 of the Rotherham Local Plan and paragraph numbers 189 and 190 of the National Planning Policy Framework, December 2024. 06 If virgin material, subsoil/topsoil materials are required to be imported to site for remedial works, then these materials will need to be tested at a rate and frequency to be agreed with the Local Authority to ensure they are free from contamination and will not present a risk to future users of the site and the environment. Reasons To ensure the safe occupation of the site in accordance with Policy SP54 of the Rotherham Local Plan and paragraph numbers 189 and 190 of the National Planning Policy Framework, December 2024. 07 Before the development is brought into use, the approved Landscape scheme (ref 24244 R102) shall be implemented in accordance with RMBC Landscape Design Guide (April 2014) in the next available planting season and maintained to ensure healthy establishment. Any plants dying, removed or destroyed within five years of planting shall be replaced the following planting season. Reason To ensure that there is a well laid out scheme of healthy trees and shrubs in the interests of amenity and in accordance with Local Plan Policies. Removal of Permitted Development Rights 08 Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification), no extensions or alterations otherwise permitted under Part One Classes A (front, side and rear extensions), B (additions etc to the roof of a dwellinghouse), D (porches) and E (outbuildings) shall be carried out to the approved dwelling. Reason In order to maintain the openness of the Greenbelt in accordance with the NPPF as well as Local Plan Policy SP2. 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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