The appeal is dismissed and planning permission is refused for the redevelopment of former Coal Authority site to introduce 22 no. new build houses including associated external works at Crescent, Thurcroft, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S66 9LR. The application Ref RB2014/1511, dated 6 November 2014, was refused by notice dated 23 February 2015. The appeal is made by Mr Alistair Dyson (Michael Dyson Associates) against the decision of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.