Planning appeal decision
234 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 8AA
Planning appeal 3281822 at 234 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 8AA (Middlesbrough Council *) was allowed on 25 November 2021 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
a single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Middlesbrough Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- TS5 8AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- The living conditions of the occupants of 232 Acklam Road, with regard to outlook, privacy, sunlight and daylight
What decided it
The site-specific circumstances, including the context of existing extensions and the generous plot sizes with long rear gardens, meant that the extension would not cause demonstrable harm to character and appearance or living conditions despite exceeding the SPD depth guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS Policy CS5CS Policy DC1
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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