Planning appeal decision
193 Edge Hill, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9JN
Planning appeal 3294864 at 193 Edge Hill, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9JN (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 11 May 2022 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the front and rear dormer extensions on the character and appearance of the existing property and area.
a loft conversion to include bathroom and two bedrooms. Additional windows to first floor bathroom and bedroom (side elevations)
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Burnham T
- Postcode
- NE20 9JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the front and rear dormer extensions on the character and appearance of the existing property and area
What decided it
The rear dormer extension's highly boxy and bulky appearance with a shallow pitched roof would detract from the character and appearance of the dwelling and area, conflicting with development plan policies requiring extensions to be well-related, subordinate, and respectful of existing character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU 9 of the Northumberland Local Plan 2016-2036Policy PNP 2 of the Ponteland Neighbourhood Plan (2017)
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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