Planning appeal decision
1 Dukes Meadow, Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0GD
Planning appeal 3288672 at 1 Dukes Meadow, Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0GD (North Tyneside Council) was dismissed on 7 February 2022 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Backworth Conservation Area.
single storey rear extension to create larger open plan kitchen area. Replace all timber windows in the property with double glazed uPvc units
- Authority
- North Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Baxter C
- Postcode
- NE27 0GD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Backworth Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 2 Dukes Meadow
What decided it
The proposal would cause significant harm to both the character and appearance of the Backworth Conservation Area through inappropriate uPVC fenestration and would adversely affect the outlook of neighbouring occupiers through an overbearing rear extension, with no material considerations outweighing these harms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- S6.5DM6.6S1.4DM6.1DM6.2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199
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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