Planning appeal decision
The Cottage, 18 Talbot Terrace, Birtley, Gateshead, DH3 2PQ
Planning appeal 3320924 at The Cottage, 18 Talbot Terrace, Birtley, Gateshead, DH3 2PQ (Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 September 2023 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the health of the local community.
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
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- DH3 2PQ
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS14Policy CS15Policy CS13Policy MSGP24Policy MSGP25Policy MSGP15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 92Paragraph 199
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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