®Planning appeal decision
57 Cambridge Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1BA
Planning appeal 3275114 at 57 Cambridge Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1BA (North Tyneside Council) was allowed on 13 October 2021 by Inspector Chukwujekwu I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed condition is reasonable and necessary to mitigate the effects of the Juliette balcony with small platform upon the living conditions of residents of 61 Cambridge Avenue with regard to overlooking and privacy.
Re-roof yard area with timber frame, not exceeding height of original walls. Make good deteriorating walls. Renovations of Bi-fold door in gable end including roof timbers to prevent water ingress. Juliette balcony with small platform not exceeding 50cm to provide fire exit, light and air including patio doors.
- Authority
- North Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Chukwujekwu I
- Postcode
- NE26 1BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the disputed condition is reasonable and necessary to mitigate the effects of the Juliette balcony with small platform upon the living conditions of residents of 61 Cambridge Avenue with regard to overlooking and privacy.
What decided it
The condition was necessary to protect neighbouring privacy but unreasonable in its present form requiring brick materials, and could be satisfied by an alternative privacy screen design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM6.2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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