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Dismissed19 January 20223281158

Newbiggin Hall Shopping Centre, Trevelyan Drive, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4BR

Planning appeal 3281158 at Newbiggin Hall Shopping Centre, Trevelyan Drive, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 4BR (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 19 January 2022 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

erect six mixed use kiosks (Use Classes E(a) and/or E(b) and/or E(c) and/or E(d) and/or E(e) and/or F2(a) and/or hot food takeaway) totalling 178 sqm of new floorspace

Authority
Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Robbie G
Postcode
NE5 4BR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The effects of the proposed development upon public safety
  • The effects of the proposed development upon trees
  • The effects of the proposed development upon servicing and car parking

What decided it

The harmful impact on character and appearance caused by the siting of the building in a visually prominent location that would sever the open, spacious character of Newbiggin Lane, combined with unresolved concerns about tree protection, public safety, and inadequate servicing arrangements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CSUCP policy CS15DAP policy DM20CSUCP policy CS18DAP policy DM28CSUCP policy CS19CSUCP policy CS13DAP policy DM12DAP policy DM14DAP policy DM34

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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