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Dismissed19 January 20223286186

14 Burnop Terrace, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2AH

Planning appeal 3286186 at 14 Burnop Terrace, High Spen, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2AH (Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 January 2022 by Inspector Symmons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the construction of a first-floor extension above an existing single storey offshoot to the south elevation of the property. The proposed extension would be finished in timber cladding with a slate roof containing a section of glazing and would provide a sunroom and bathroom

Authority
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Symmons J
Postcode
NE39 2AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the neighbours at 12 Burnop Terrace in terms of light, outlook and privacy

What decided it

The proposal would unacceptably harm both the character and appearance of the area as an incongruous first-floor extension and the living conditions of neighbours at 12 Burnop Terrace through significant reduction in light and outlook.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS15Policy CS14Policy MSGP24Policy MSGP17

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