®Planning appeal decision
12 Long Bank, Gateshead, NE9 7HE
Planning appeal 3324915 at 12 Long Bank, Gateshead, NE9 7HE (Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 13 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.
removal and replacement of an existing rear garden boundary 15 metre long, 1.5 metre high timber fence with an incorporated double gate and posts. To be replaced with a 15 metre long timber fence, at 1.8 metre high, with an incorporated single gate and posts
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- NE9 7HE
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 replacement fence's height and appearance would be in keeping with other garden fencing found in the area and would not be a visually intrusive or dominant feature.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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