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Dismissed30 January 20233311338

55 Summerhill Road, South Shields, NE34 6RZ

Planning appeal 3311338 at 55 Summerhill Road, South Shields, NE34 6RZ (South Tyneside Council) was dismissed on 30 January 2023 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolish existing single storey rear conservatory, construct new first floor side extension over existing garage/sun lounge (en-suite bedroom extension). Construct new single storey kitchen/family/dining room extension to rear with associated alterations to door/window arrangements of roof, with 3no. roof lights. Change existing hipped roof to porch/garage to 'lean to' roof

Authority
South Tyneside Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Harrison F
Postcode
NE34 6RZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The first-floor extension would be a discordant feature that disrupts the consistent building line and harmonious character of the area due to its siting and incongruous hipped roof design on a prominent corner plot.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM1 A)SPD 9: Householder Developments
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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