Planning appeal decision
4 Admington Court, Stakeford, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5BP
Planning appeal 3318595 at 4 Admington Court, Stakeford, Choppington, Northumberland, NE62 5BP (Northumberland County Council) was allowed on 5 June 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 surrounding area.
proposed new rear/side 2.000m high timber fence with concrete posts - extended 1600mm at the side of the property
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- NE62 5BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on the current and future maintenance of utilities and other associated works within the adopted highway verge
What decided it
The fence's limited visibility due to its corner plot location at the end of a cul-de-sac, combined with screening from existing landscaping and consistency with other fencing in the area, meant it did not unacceptably harm character and appearance, and did not obstruct utilities or maintenance access.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU9Policy QOP2Policy TRA 2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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