Neighbours split over scheme to extend home

The owner of a house in Dover Road wants to build the extension to the side and rear of the "attractive, stone-built" property, which would be three storeys in some areas and two storeys in others.

Two neighbours have submitted letters of support, saying that the house is "one of the most well cared for and sensitively restored properties on the road" and also that the proposed extension is "sympathetic".

However, 27 letters have been submitted to Sheffield Council in opposition to the plans, as well as a letter from council leader Paul Scriven.

Coun Scriven has argued that the development would contravene council policy, would change the layout of the street, would deprive the immediate neighbours of "light, privacy and security" and would also be "completely out of keeping and character with the local area".

Other objectors have argued that the the extension would be "overbearing" and "excessively large", could have a "detrimental impact on the well-preserved character" of the area and could cause noise, disturbance and overlooking.

In response to the objections, the applicant has pointed out that they already have planning permission for a smaller, two-storey side extension and rear balcony.

They also say that the extension has been "sympathetically designed" and is "subservient" to the character of the neighbourhood.

Sheffield Council's planning officers have sided with the applicant and advised that planning permission is granted when the application is considered by councillors at a meeting on Monday.