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Dismissed27 February 20233303807

59 School Road, East Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9QW

Planning appeal 3303807 at 59 School Road, East Rainton, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9QW (Sunderland City Council) was dismissed on 27 February 2023 by Inspector Gray E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development, as existing and proposed, on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Retrospective planning application to install a 1.5 metre high close boarded timber fence, with a 4 metre wide and 1.8 metre tall metal vehicular access gate, a 4 metre wide dropped kerb and vehicular crossing to the existing public highway. Permeable vehicular hardstanding provided to the front garden’. Appeal

Authority
Sunderland City Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Gray E
Postcode
DH5 9QW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development, as existing and proposed, on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The excessive height and close-boarded character of the fence, combined with the ornate gates, dominate the streetscape and are out of character with the predominantly low boundary enclosures characteristic of the open and spacious surrounding area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BH1

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