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Dismissed1 November 20223303167

2 Palm Grove, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7AX

Planning appeal 3303167 at 2 Palm Grove, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7AX (Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 November 2022 by Inspector English D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed rear dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

single storey infill extension with pitched roof over garage and rear dormer window extension

Authority
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
English D
Postcode
TS19 7AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed rear dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents at 1 Lealholme Grove in respect of their privacy and outlook
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents at 4 Palm Grove in respect of their outlook

What decided it

The large, dominant dormer would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, and would cause direct overlooking and oppressive outlook harm to neighbouring residents at 1 Lealholme Grove, conflicting with Policies SD3 and SD8 and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD3Policy SD8

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