Planning appeal decision
23 Linacre Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2FB
Planning appeal 3327612 at 23 Linacre Close, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2FB (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was allowed on 5 December 2023 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the loss of open space.
change of use from public space to private space garden and only to use it as a private space garden
- Authority
- Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- NE3 2FB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the loss of open space
What decided it
The very small amount of open space lost and the fence's consistency with local character meant the development did not harm the character and appearance of the area or open space provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15Policy DM20Policy DM27
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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