Planning appeal decision
73-75 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1LY
Planning appeal 3291539 at 73-75 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1LY (Middlesbrough Council *) was dismissed on 28 April 2022 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed apartments on the living conditions of future occupiers of the residential accommodation in respect of outlook, light, privacy and waste refuse.
the sub-division of ground floor redundant retail unit to decrease the size of the retail unit, introduce a retail management office and create four studio apartments”
- Authority
- Middlesbrough Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Baxter C
- Postcode
- TS1 1LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed apartments on the living conditions of future occupiers of the residential accommodation in respect of outlook, light, privacy and waste refuse
- The effect of the proposed apartments on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed apartments would have unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers in terms of privacy, outlook, light and waste refuse arrangements, contrary to Policy DC1 and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC1Policy CS5Interim Policy on the Conversion and Sub-Division of Buildings for Residential Uses
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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