Planning appeal decision
117 Ruskin Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PD
Planning appeal 3328282 at 117 Ruskin Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PD (Middlesbrough Council *) was allowed on 10 January 2024 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
a double storey side extension and single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Middlesbrough Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones H
- Postcode
- TS5 8PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed extensions, through their design measures of setback, reduced ridge height, and proportionate width, would appear subservient to the existing property and maintain sufficient spacing to prevent harmful effects on the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC1Policy CS5Middlesbrough Core Strategy 2008Urban Design Supplementary Planning Document 2013
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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