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Summary
The meeting included the consideration of planning applications for three sites in Rotherham. There were also updates provided to the Board.
RB2022/1144 - 792 Upper Wortley Road, Kimberworth
The report pack included an application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of two four bedroom houses at 792 Upper Wortley Road, Kimberworth. It was noted in the report that the dwelling is currently vacant and in a poor state of repair
. The report stated that ten objections had been received from local residents, as well as one from Thorpe Hesley Primary School. The report recommended that permission be granted subject to conditions.
RB2024/0466 - Land off London Way, Thorpe Hesley
The meeting was scheduled to include consideration of an application for the erection of six houses at land off London Way, Thorpe Hesley. The report pack included a summary of 22 objections from local residents. It also noted that:
The area is used as a parking zone and pickup location for people commuting and car sharing via the motorway which is in close proximity to the site.
The report recommended that the application be granted subject to a Section 106 agreement being made and a number of conditions.
RB2024/1511 - 6 St James View, Ravenfield
The report pack included an application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement dwelling at 6 St James View, Ravenfield. The report noted that eight objections had been received from local residents. It also noted that the site is located in Ravenfield Conservation Area and the Green Belt. The report recommended that the application be granted subject to a number of conditions.
RB2024/1514 - MTL Advanced, Grange Lane, Brinsworth
The meeting was scheduled to include consideration of an application to vary a condition relating to the hours of operation of a new building at MTL Advanced on Grange Lane, Brinsworth. The report included a summary of 23 objections from local residents, as well as an objection from the local Parish Council, and a petition containing 132 signatures objecting to the variation of the condition. The report recommended that permission be granted to vary the condition subject to a Section 106 agreement being made and a number of conditions.
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