®Planning appeal decision
13-14 Portland Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1SN/NE2 1QQ
change of use from offices (Class E) to 9 x apartments (4 x 1 bed (class C3), 1 x 2 bed (class C3), 1 x 3 bed C4 (HMO) and 3 x 4 bed C4 (HMO). Construction of new extension to rear and pitched roof to existing single storey extension, 10 x cycle rack positions (external) with canopy and 8 x cycle rack positions (internal) in hallway. 4 x dormer windows at 4th floor level, 12 x conservation roof lights to rear offshoot and new extension, reinstatement of front boundary wall and railings, and refuse storage area to rear
- Authority
- Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Mulloy C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with specific reference to noise, disturbance, loss of privacy and sunlight/daylight
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of future occupiers through noise, disturbance, loss of privacy and inadequate daylight and sunlight, conflicting with development plan policies DM23, DM24 and SC1.
Plan policies cited: DM23, DM24, SC1
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