27 Cornfield Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5QJ

Planning appeal 3285528 at 27 Cornfield Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5QJ (Middlesbrough Council *) was dismissed on 30 May 2022 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Linthorpe Conservation Area.

substantial remodelling of existing property to form 2 storey house including increase in the roof height of the property to provide a first floor level including front and rear roof lights, two-storey extension to the front and new entrance porch, single-storey rear extension and attached single-storey garage to side. (Demolition of the existing single storey rear extensions and detached garage)

Authority: Middlesbrough Council *
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Caines A
Postcode: TS5 5QJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Linthorpe Conservation Area
The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 4a The Crescent with regards to outlook, light, and privacy

What decided it

The development would harm both the character and appearance of the conservation area through poor rear elevation design and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing impact and loss of light, contrary to the development plan with no sufficient countervailing considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DC1Policy CS5

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