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Allowed19 September 20233323551

Land South East of 4 Studley Drive, Swarland, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9JT

Planning appeal 3323551 at Land South East of 4 Studley Drive, Swarland, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9JT (Northumberland County Council) was allowed on 19 September 2023 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

3-bedroom dormer bungalow

Authority
Northumberland County Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Caines A
Postcode
NE65 9JT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The modest size and careful design of the dwelling, combined with the retention of substantial open space within the site and its appropriate relationship to neighbouring properties, means the development would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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