13 Elmfield Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4XA

Planning appeal 3268751 at 13 Elmfield Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4XA (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 15 June 2021 by Inspector Hunter J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

Loft conversion including internal alterations to ground and first floor. Ground floor alterations include conversion of garage and utility room into a kitchen, pantry and utility room with front extension and new covered porch. Relocation of study on first floor to allow stair up to loft conversion. New en- suite to front bedroom. New bedroom with en-suite, dressing room, and store within loft conversion including large front dormer

Authority: Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hunter J
Postcode: NE3 4XA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area

What decided it

The front dormer would introduce an unduly prominent and incongruous feature that would detract from the character and appearance of the host building and local area, contrary to Policy CS15 and Policies DM20 and DM23.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS15 of the Core Strategy and Urban Core Plan for Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne 2015Policy DM20 of the Newcastle upon Tyne Development and Allocations Plan 2020Policy DM23 of the Newcastle upon Tyne Development and Allocations Plan 2020

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