Planning appeal decision
51 Nevinson Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8NB
Planning appeal 3279962 at 51 Nevinson Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8NB (South Tyneside Council) was allowed on 25 October 2021 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is necessary and reasonable, in the interests of character and appearance.
Front, side and rear single storey extensions and proposed dropped kerb to the front of the property to provide vehicle access
- Authority
- South Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- NE34 8NB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is necessary and reasonable, in the interests of character and appearance
What decided it
The existing streetscene already exhibits significant variation in materials and design of porch extensions, such that the proposed grey cladding would not be unduly incongruous or jarring and would not cause harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM1
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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