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Dismissed19 July 20213267023

First and Second Floors , 107 Northumberland Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne , NE1 7AG

Planning appeal 3267023 at First and Second Floors , 107 Northumberland Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne , NE1 7AG (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 19 July 2021 by Inspector Dowsett J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of noise from nearby commercial premises on the future occupiers of the proposed development.

Change of use of first and second floors from office accommodation to four apartments

Authority
Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Dowsett J
Postcode
NE1 7AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of noise from nearby commercial premises on the future occupiers of the proposed development
  • Whether the proposed development makes suitable provision for refuse storage

What decided it

The submitted Noise Impact Assessments did not provide sufficient detailed specification of noise mitigation measures to demonstrate that the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers in terms of mitigation of noise from nearby commercial premises, contrary to the requirements of the GPDO and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 127Paragraph 180Paragraph 182

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