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Dismissed17 January 20223281799

Keel House, Garth Heads, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2JE

Planning appeal 3281799 at Keel House, Garth Heads, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 2JE (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 17 January 2022 by Inspector Gray E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the external appearance of the building.

construction of two additional storeys to existing building to form 4no residential dwellings

Authority
Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Gray E
Postcode
NE1 2JE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the external appearance of the building

What decided it

The development would fundamentally alter the balanced architectural composition of the existing building and cause less than substantial harm to the settings of nearby designated heritage assets, contrary to NPPF paragraph 120 which requires such extensions to be well-designed and consistent with the prevailing street scene.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 120Paragraph 130

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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