Planning appeal decision
The Hott, U7058 Bankhead Junction To Crindledykes Junction, Thorngrafton, Northumberland, NE47 7AD
Planning appeal 3325663 at The Hott, U7058 Bankhead Junction To Crindledykes Junction, Thorngrafton, Northumberland, NE47 7AD (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 7 December 2023 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the effect on the non-designated heritage asset.
proposed 1.5 storey extension to the rear will provide a new staircase; two extensions onto the west gable will provide two storeys of additional living accommodation, plus a single storey link to the updated outbuilding to be clad in timber; the two storey and 1.5 storey extensions to have roof pitches; double garage with timber clad; the landscape and ground levels will be updated to provide access to the garage and accommodate the extensions
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Walker R
- Postcode
- NE47 7AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the effect on the non-designated heritage asset
What decided it
The cumulative harmful effect of the proposal on the architectural and historical values of the non-designated heritage asset and its contribution to the character and appearance of the surrounding rural area outweighed the benefits of improved accommodation and energy efficiency.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU9Policy QOP1Policy QOP2Policy ENV1Policy ENV7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203
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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