Second bid to build apartments fails to win over city planners
Developer SMC Jenkins and Marr first submitted plans for the block of 57 apartments in 2007, but the application was turned down by Sheffield Council's city centre, south and east planning board in March 2008 on the grounds of the design being "unacceptable", the possible impact on the nearby St Mary's Church which is a listed building and the potential flood risk.
Councillors also said that the developer had failed to demonstrate that their suggested financial contribution towards affordable housing in the area was sufficient.
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