Planning appeal decision
60 Canon Cockin Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR2 8PW
Planning appeal 3275113 at 60 Canon Cockin Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR2 8PW (Sunderland City Council) was dismissed on 4 October 2021 by Inspector Chukwujekwu I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed front dormer extension upon the character and appearance of the host property and the wider street scene.
proposed front and rear dormer extension
- Authority
- Sunderland City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Chukwujekwu I
- Postcode
- SR2 8PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed front dormer extension upon the character and appearance of the host property and the wider street scene
What decided it
The proposed front dormer failed to meet the 50% threshold in the SPG for front dormers on terraced cottages and would have a significant harmful effect on the character and appearance of the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BH1
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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