Planning appeal decision
7 Rockcliffe Gardens, Rockcliffe Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7TR
Planning appeal 3286396 at 7 Rockcliffe Gardens, Rockcliffe Gardens, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7TR (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was allowed on 19 August 2022 by Inspector Gray E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Without planning permission, the erection and attachment of an extension (Extension B) of approximately 2900mm in depth to the rear of an existing rear extension (Extension A) of approximately 4725mm in depth as shown on Plan 2 attached to the notice
- Authority
- Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Gray E
- Postcode
- NE15 7TR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to daylight and outlook
What decided it
Extension B is subservient in form to the existing extensions and main dwelling, has limited visual impact on the public open space, and causes minimal additional harm to neighbouring living conditions compared to the already-existing Extension A.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM20Policy CS15Policy CS14Policy DM23
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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