'Charming' redevelopment of former medical centre in Sheffield approved
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The stone-built Old School Medical Centre, on School Lane, Greenhill, was built in the mid 19th century as a school and recently closed as a health centre when its services were transferred to the medical centre at Dyche Close.
It will become a mix of four two-bed and a one-bed flats, and two four-bed semi-detached houses.
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Hide AdTo achieve this, a single storey side lean-to will be demolished, a single-storey extension built, additional access and provision of rooflights formed along with parking and landscaping works.
Coun Dianne Hurst said: "I think this is a really charming reuse of an old building in the heart of this community and the developers are to be praised for bringing it back into reuse. It's a quality design and the houses are going to look very attractive, much better than a building falling into disuse and being overgrown. I welcome these proposals."
Coun Jack Clarkson added: “It was nice to hear the old school building wouldn’t be touched, I used to go to that school 50 years ago. I’m a little bit disappointed about the semi detached, I think for four bedrooms the garden should be a little bit smaller but on balance I’m going to vote for this.”
Coun Andrew Sangar said: “I will be supporting the officers’ recommendation [to approve]. I know conservation areas are difficult to build in but this is an empty building, it has got character it adds to the character of Greenhill village and it would be a shame to lose it. This gives us an opportunity to re-purpose this fine old stone building into five new apartments.”
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Hide AdAhead of the meeting there were nine written representations from the public received by the council, all objecting. Issues raised included lack of parking, character of the building, overlooking and impact on wildlife.
In a report, council officers said: "There are no significant adverse impacts as a consequence of this application being granted, and there will be a benefit to housing supply of granting permission for seven dwellings on the site."