Planning appeal decision
5 Woodlands Terrace, South Shields, NE33 2ET
Planning appeal 3304604 at 5 Woodlands Terrace, South Shields, NE33 2ET (South Tyneside Council) was dismissed on 20 October 2022 by Inspector Symmons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 4 Woodlands Terrace in terms of sunlight, daylight and outlook.
two storey rear extension over existing kitchen offshot - bathroom and shower room to first floor with balcony above. New side window to existing rear offshot to create laundry room at first floor level
- Authority
- South Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Symmons J
- Postcode
- NE33 2ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 4 Woodlands Terrace in terms of sunlight, daylight and outlook
What decided it
The proposal would significantly harm the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 4 Woodlands Terrace through loss of outlook, daylight and sunlight, creating an oppressive and overbearing visual impact contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1 (B)SPD 9: Householder Development 2014
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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