Planning appeal decision
3 Princes Meadow, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4RZ
Planning appeal 3282363 at 3 Princes Meadow, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4RZ (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 5 January 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area including the St Nicholas Hospital Conservation Area.
part single storey part two storey rear extension including loft conversion and storage lean to shed to the side
- Authority
- Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- NE3 4RZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area including the St Nicholas Hospital Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extension would introduce dominant and incongruous development that fails to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area, with only private benefits and no public benefits to outweigh the identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM15DM20DM23CS15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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