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Dismissed13 May 20223292460

Clinton Stores, Clinton Place, Sunderland, SR3 3SL

Planning appeal 3292460 at Clinton Stores, Clinton Place, Sunderland, SR3 3SL (Sunderland City Council) was dismissed on 13 May 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed roof terrace on the living conditions of occupants of surrounding residential properties with regard to noise and disturbance.

erection of a single-storey side extension with balustrade to roof area to create a roof terrace (to allow for enlarged roof terrace area within balustrade area - free go resubmission of approved application 21/01719/FUL)

Authority
Sunderland City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Other minor developments
Inspector
Nilsson A
Postcode
SR3 3SL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed roof terrace on the living conditions of occupants of surrounding residential properties with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposed roof terrace would be largely open and elevated, subjecting nearby residential properties to highly noticeable and greater noise levels and perceived overlooking that would cause significant harm to living conditions, contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BH1 of the Sunderland Core Strategy and Development Plan (2020)Sunderland Development Management Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) (2021)

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