Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Council Online Planning - Decision Notice Summary

Planning Application Number:	RB2026/0799
Site Address:	4 Cedar Drive Ravenfield 0004
Description:	Application to vary conditions 02 (approved plans) & 03 (materials) to allow changes to the external materials and removal of chimneys imposed by RB2023/1080
Officer Recommendation:	REFUSED
Officer Recommendation Date:	05 August 2026
Decision Date:	05 August 2026
Decision Type:	REFUSED
Temporary Expiry Date:
Decision Level/Committee:	Delegated (Part 2A)
Conditions / Reason for Refusal:	01 The Council considers that by virtue of design and appearance, the proposed rendering of the proposed dwelling which is located in a prominent location of the surrounding street scene would appear at odds with the prevailing character of the immediate surrounding area. As such, the proposal would result in harm to the character of the surrounding area, contrary to Local Plan Policies CS28 ‘Sustainable Design’, SP55 ‘Design Principles’ 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. 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.