®Planning appeal decision
Holywell Engineering Site, Station Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0AE
the redevelopment of Holywell Engineering site for residential use (Class C3) including demolition of several buildings, conversion of Backworth Lodge, Dairy Cottage and Ivy Cottage. The proposed accommodation is: A new apartment building (13 apartments) Conversion of lodge (4 flats) 27 no. new build dwellings Conversion of Dairy Cottage into 1 no. dwelling Conversion of Ivy Cottage. into 1 no. dwelling
- Authority
- North Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hendley D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for its future occupiers by way of noise and the related effect on the operation of a nearby commercial premises
- Whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Backworth Conservation Area
- The effect on biodiversity interests, in particular in relation to a Local Wildlife Site (LWS) and protected species
What decided it
The proposal would not provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers due to significant adverse noise impacts from the nearby commercial premises during early morning hours, which could not be adequately mitigated.
The benefits of heritage asset restoration, housing delivery, economic benefits and sustainable design were outweighed by the significant adverse noise impact on future occupiers, the effect on the operation of the existing commercial business, and harm to tree cover in the conservation area.
Framework references: 185, 187, 134, 131, 180
Plan policies cited: Policy S1.4, Policy DM5.19, Policy S6.5, Policy DM6.6, Policy DM6.1, Policy DM5.9, Policy S5.4, Policy DM5.5
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