Land to the rear of 2 Ashfield Road, Whickham, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 4PL

construction of Dutch bungalow on land to the rear of 2 Ashfield Road with access from Whaggs Lane

Authority: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Teasdale N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
The living conditions of neighbouring properties with particular regard to outlook, privacy and daylight/sunlight
Highway/pedestrian safety

What decided it

The proposed development's positioning set back from the main road, visual containment by existing landscaping and surrounding properties, and consistency with the scale and form of neighbouring dwellings meant it would not materially harm the character of the Area of Special Character or the living conditions of neighbours, and would not compromise highway safety.

Plan policies cited: Policy MSGP23, Policy MSGP24, Policy MSGP17, Policy CS13, Policy MSGP15

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