Planning appeal decision
427-429 Stamfordham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5HB
Planning appeal 3327992 at 427-429 Stamfordham Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5HB (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 11 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 host property and surrounding areas.
a “single storey extension to existing restaurant
- Authority
- Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- NE5 5HB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding areas
- The living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The development fails to demonstrate adequate living conditions for neighbouring occupiers regarding noise and disturbance, and causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area through poor design and inappropriate materials.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15Policy DM20Policy CS14Policy DM23Policy DM24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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