Planning appeal decision
Norwind, North Street, Newbottle, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 4EZ
Planning appeal 3315805 at Norwind, North Street, Newbottle, Houghton Le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 4EZ (Sunderland City Council) was dismissed on 22 June 2023 by Inspector Storey P, 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 and surrounding area, including the Newbottle Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade II listed St Matthew's Church.
addition of 1st floor to existing split level bungalow using new attic truss to roof
- Authority
- Sunderland City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Storey P
- Postcode
- DH4 4EZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, including the Newbottle Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade II listed St Matthew's Church
What decided it
The introduction of uncharacteristic dormer windows and increased massing would adversely affect the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the listed building, with only negligible public benefit to justify the harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BH1Policy BH7Policy BH8Management Proposal 1a
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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