13-14 Portland Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1SN/NE2 1QQ

Planning appeal 3295079 at 13-14 Portland Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 1SN/NE2 1QQ (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 30 June 2022 by Inspector Mulloy C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with specific reference to noise, disturbance, loss of privacy and sunlight/daylight.

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DM23DM24SC1

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