Planning appeal decision
13 Kenmore Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 0SH
Planning appeal 3303380 at 13 Kenmore Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 0SH (Middlesbrough Council *) was dismissed on 13 February 2023 by Inspector Gray E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Without planning permission, there has been a height increase of the front boundary wall and addition of copings and railings and installation of new entrance gates. The development is contrary to guidance within the NPPF and Local Policies CS5 and DC1 of the Core Strategy
- Authority
- Middlesbrough Council *
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Gray E
- Postcode
- TS3 0SH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The overall height of the development in combination with its overly fussy and decorative appearance produces a result that is out of keeping with the prevailing character of boundary treatments in the vicinity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS5DC1
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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