Planning appeal decision
5B Jesmond Park West, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7BU
Planning appeal 3292217 at 5B Jesmond Park West, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7BU (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 10 March 2022 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the erection of a two-storey and single storey extension to rear, alterations to elevations and increase in ridge height of side offshoot to include 3 dormers to front elevation (as amended by plans received 01.12.2021)
- Authority
- Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- NE7 7BU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The living conditions of occupiers of 7 Loweswater Avenue, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The material harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area caused by the incongruous two-storey rear extension, combined with the harmful loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers through intensified overlooking, which together outweighed the limited private and public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM20CS15DM23
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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