Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Council Online Planning - Decision Notice Summary

Planning Application Number: RB2026/0794
Site Address: 137 Northfield Lane Wickersley 0137
Description: Erection of detached garage
Officer Recommendation: REFUSED
Officer Recommendation Date: 24 July 2026
Decision Date: 24 July 2026
Decision Type: REFUSED
Temporary Expiry Date:
Decision Level/Committee: Proposed to be Delegated
Conditions / Reason for Refusal: 01 The proposed garage by virtue of its siting and appearance to the front of the property, introduces an incongruous feature in the street scene, appears out of keeping, harmful to the area and is detrimental to the appearance of the host property and street scene in general. As such the development is contrary to Local Plan policies CS28 ‘Sustainable Development’ and SP55 ‘Design Principles’, as well as the Council’s SPD Householder Design Guide’, Wickersley Neighbourhood Plan, Wickersley Design code and the NPPF. POSITIVE AND PROACTIVE STATEMENT The applicant did not enter into any pre application discussions with the Local Planning Authority. Discussions during the determination of the application have identified that it is not possible to support a scheme of this nature nor would any amendments make it acceptable. It was not considered to be in accordance with the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework and resulted in this refusal.

Click here to return to: Welcome Screen Search Screen Search Results Details Screen