Neighbours object to plan for up to nine homes in Sheffield garden

Developers are hoping to get outline permission to build up to nine houses on land around Ingfield House on Bocking Hill in Stocksbridge.

There have been 21 objections on a number of issues. Residents say Broomfield Road is very narrow in places, has several bends and blind corners, and there are already dangerous levels of parking which makes it difficult for vehicles to pass safely.

They say Broomfield Road would not be able to accommodate the traffic generated by the new homes.

Neighbours are worried about overlooking and loss of privacy on Broomfield Road, Lee Avenue and Horsley Croft and loss of habitat.

And there are objections to the number and design of properties, some of which are three storey, that they are not in keeping with the character of the area.

Planning officers say the site can be developed without causing significant harm to nearby residents, or causing harm to the character and appearance of the area.

They say: "The proposed development will deliver social, economic and environmental benefits. The social benefits include the provision of homes in a sustainable location within an existing community, close to public transport.

"Economic benefits would derive from the short term creation of construction jobs, and the long term increase in local spending power provided by occupiers of the proposed dwellings to the benefit of the local economy.

"Environmental benefits would derive from the development achieving an appropriate density, making an effective use of land, and to secure a net gain in biodiversity on the site."

Councillors will make a decision at a meeting on Tuesday August 25.

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