Planning appeal decision
39 Silverdale Way, South Shields, NE34 9HB
Planning appeal 3323250 at 39 Silverdale Way, South Shields, NE34 9HB (South Tyneside Council) was dismissed on 1 September 2023 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed two-storey extension on the character and appearance of the area.
single storey rear kitchen/dining room extension two storey front extension - hall/cupboard with conversion of existing garage to utility/W.C. to ground floor & first floor bedroom extension
- Authority
- South Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- NE34 9HB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed two-storey extension on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed two-storey front extension would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area by virtue of its scale, massing and prominent siting, contrary to Policy DM1 and SPD9.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1SPD9: Householder Developments
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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