Planning appeal decision
5 Woodlands Terrace, South Shields, NE33 2ET
Planning appeal 3317731 at 5 Woodlands Terrace, South Shields, NE33 2ET (South Tyneside Council) was dismissed on 1 June 2023 by Inspector Burnham T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 4 Woodlands Terrace with particular regard to overshadowing, outlook, day light impacts and any overbearing impact.
two storey extension over existing kitchen offshot – bathroom & shower room to first floor with balcony above. New side window to existing rear offshot
- Authority
- South Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Burnham T
- Postcode
- NE33 2ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 4 Woodlands Terrace with particular regard to overshadowing, outlook, day light impacts and any overbearing impact.
What decided it
The proposal would result in significant adverse impacts on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property through overbearing effect, loss of outlook, and reduction in daylight and sunlight, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1SPD1
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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