39 Lindisfarne Close, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2HT

Planning appeal 3309782 at 39 Lindisfarne Close, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2HT (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 4 May 2023 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Jesmond Dene Conservation Area.

Proposed side extension

Authority: Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Teasdale N
Postcode: NE2 2HT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Jesmond Dene Conservation Area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing occupiers of No. 37 Lindisfarne Close in relation to outlook and privacy

What decided it

The proposed development would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the conservation area through its disproportionate height, extensive glazing and prominent balcony, and would cause undue loss of privacy to neighbouring occupiers through overlooking from the balcony.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS15Policy DM15Policy DM23Policy DM20
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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