Planning appeal decision
Pear Trees, Orchard Road, Rowlands Hill, Gateshead, NE39 1DN
Planning appeal 3297612 at Pear Trees, Orchard Road, Rowlands Hill, Gateshead, NE39 1DN (Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 31 May 2023 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
demolition of existing bungalow/detached garage, construction of 2 new dwellings including pedestrian/vehicular access
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Storey P
- Postcode
- NE39 1DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed development would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area through retention of spaciousness, mature landscaping, and limited impact on the site's transitional role between distinct character areas.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15Policy MSGP25
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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