Planning appeal decision
29 Front Street, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6NU
Planning appeal 3328930 at 29 Front Street, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6NU (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 8 December 2023 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the roof terrace on the living conditions of the occupiers of 27 and 31 Front Street, with particular regard to privacy.
rear single-storey extension with roof terrace
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- NE64 6NU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the roof terrace on the living conditions of the occupiers of 27 and 31 Front Street, with particular regard to privacy
- Whether the roof terrace would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Conservation Area
What decided it
The roof terrace would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of occupiers of 27 and 31 Front Street through loss of privacy, contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- QOP2HOU9ENV9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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