Planning appeal decision
25 Cornmoor Road, Whickham, NE16 4PU
Planning appeal 3292899 at 25 Cornmoor Road, Whickham, NE16 4PU (Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 8 August 2022 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character of the 'Broom Lane / Whaggs Lane, Whickham' Area of Special Character.
the erection of house with garage
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- NE16 4PU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character of the 'Broom Lane / Whaggs Lane, Whickham' Area of Special Character
What decided it
The site's immediate surroundings were already characterised by backland residential development, and the proposed dwelling would not be visually dominant from the street frontage or compromise the setting of existing buildings or the wider ASC character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- MSGP23MSGP24CS15
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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