Plans to demolish a house and replace it with 20 luxury apartments in leafy Sheffield suburb

Southernwood Dore Limited has submitted the proposal to Sheffield Council.

It plans to knock down the large four-bedroom, detached house at 62 Dore Road, Dore, and build two three-storey residential blocks each consisting of 10 two to three bedroom units.

There would be two parking spaces per home, four visitor spaces, electric car charging points, a car washing bay and a parcel drop area.

In a statement, Urbana Town Planning, on behalf of Southernwood Dore Limited, said: “The proposed redevelopment of the site is in accordance with the directives of relevant national and local planning policy, as well as with the general principles of development with regard to the location of the proposal site.

"Importantly, the delivery of a purpose-built apartment scheme of exemplary quality would make a value contribution to housing numbers in Sheffield, and more locally would help to address a critical shortage of this type of housing in Dore.

“The demand for apartments in this locality continues to grow, particularly from older demographics who seek smaller properties in which to downsize from their current homes. Another key benefit associated with downsizing is the number of large family properties that will become available for families looking to move into the area.

“The design of the scheme has been subject to a series of positive and constructive discussions with the local planning authority, as well as consulting with existing neighbours on the proposals for the site.

" Resultantly, finalised plans have incorporated every reasonable measure to ensure that existing levels of amenity for neighbouring residents would be preserved, as well as creating a quality living environment for future occupants of the apartments when completed."

So far 23 people commented on the application – 19 object and four support the plans.

Those objecting raised concerns about traffic, over-development and it not being in keeping with the area.

Supporters said the "beautiful" apartments offered "real space and size", and provided the opportunity for downsizing.

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