Planning appeal decision
The Signal Box, Farley Cottage, Ellingham, Chathill, NE67 5HA
Planning appeal 3290815 at The Signal Box, Farley Cottage, Ellingham, Chathill, NE67 5HA (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 22 March 2022 by Inspector Cragg D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
replacement of timber cladding with new natural cedar boarding. Change of balustrade to glazed and patio size as built
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cragg D
- Postcode
- NE67 5HA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The balcony balustrade's modern materials and prominent raised position make it a particularly incongruous feature that detracts from the character and appearance of the host property and area, conflicting with Policy F4.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy F4 of the Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Local Plan adopted April 1999
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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