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Notice varied and upheld19 February 20243316190

22 Brackley, Sulgrave, Washington, NE37 3DP

Planning appeal 3316190 at 22 Brackley, Sulgrave, Washington, NE37 3DP (Sunderland City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 February 2024 by Inspector Gray E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupants of the building with particular regard to the provision of indoor space and privacy.

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the land from use purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse to use as a self-contained dwelling, including use for short term lets and holiday lets

Authority
Sunderland City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Gray E
Postcode
NE37 3DP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupants of the building with particular regard to the provision of indoor space and privacy
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to noise and disturbance, and odours
  • the provision of cycle and vehicle parking in the area
  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The development would create unacceptable living conditions for future occupants due to insufficient internal floor space and lack of privacy, and would cause unacceptable adverse effects on neighbouring residents through noise and disturbance, contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BH1Policy HS1Policy ST3Policy H7

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