Planning appeal decision
55 Front Street, Whitburn, SR6 7JD
Planning appeal 3305628 at 55 Front Street, Whitburn, SR6 7JD (South Tyneside Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 21 December 2022 by Inspector Gray E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed works on the character or appearance of the grade II listed building.
Remove the roof and all windows from the existing conservatory located at the rear of the property. New roof and windows to conservatory. Furthermore the ground floor kitchen window will be replaced together with the existing bathroom window
- Authority
- South Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Gray E
- Postcode
- SR6 7JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed works on the character or appearance of the grade II listed building.
What decided it
The use of uPVC with wood grain finish for the conservatory would not preserve the listed building's significance, whereas the timber window replacements would have a neutral effect on its character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 193Paragraph 195Paragraph 196
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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