Planning appeal decision
60 Low Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 8EA
Planning appeal 3320999 at 60 Low Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 8EA (Middlesbrough Council *) was dismissed on 1 August 2023 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolish existing bungalow and build new two-storey height detached house with double detached garage
- Authority
- Middlesbrough Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harrison F
- Postcode
- TS5 8EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would unduly harm the character and appearance of the area due to its awkward siting within the irregular plot shape and prominence when viewed from the adjacent lower ground level, in conflict with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DC1CS5
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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