®Planning appeal decision
16 Goswick Drive, Gosforth, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE3 2BE
the ‘construction of a boundary fence to the south facing side of the property to provide privacy for a sun terrace (sunlight in the back garden is very restricted), similar to other existing installations on properties on the housing estate. The south side of the property was previously of no use. Because the work has already been completed, photographs of the fence are included in this application along with a diagram showing dimensions of the fence and wall adjacent the highway on Acomb Crescent
- Authority
- Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Megginson C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the streetscene
- the effect of the development on highway safety
What decided it
The fence's height and position severely restrict visibility for vehicles exiting the driveway and create an unacceptable risk to highway safety for pedestrians, combined with its harmful impact on the character and appearance of the streetscene.
Plan policies cited: Policy CS15, Policy CS13, Policy DM20, Policy DM23, Policy DM14
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