®Planning appeal decision
The Cottage, 18 Talbot Terrace, Birtley, Gateshead, DH3 2PQ
described as, ‘new signage to front elevation including steel framework and roof over front entrance. Glass balustrade around front boundary to create seating/waiting area
- Authority
- Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the health of the local community
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Birtley Conservation Area or preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building, former Co-operative
- The effect of the proposed development on highway and pedestrian safety
What decided it
The cumulative harm to the conservation area and listed building setting from the dominant metal structural supports, combined with unacceptable impacts on highway safety and the health of the local community, could not be outweighed by the minor public benefits of the scheme.
Framework references: 92, 199
Plan policies cited: Policy CS14, Policy CS15, Policy CS13, Policy MSGP24, Policy MSGP25, Policy MSGP15
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.