Planning appeal decision
172 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AQ
Planning appeal 3331006 at 172 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4AQ (South Tyneside Council) was dismissed on 16 January 2024 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on access for all users to the property and whether the submitted plans satisfactorily illustrate the development for which retrospective planning permission is sought.
described as, ‘subdivision of a retail shop unit into 2 units (Barber Shop & Fruit and Vegetable Shop). To include the removal and replacement of existing shopfront to facilitate the subdivision. (Shopfront alterations increase floor area by 2.4M Sq overall)
- Authority
- South Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- NE33 4AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on access for all users to the property and whether the submitted plans satisfactorily illustrate the development for which retrospective planning permission is sought
What decided it
The development unacceptably affects access for all users to the property, particularly wheelchair users, contrary to Policy DM1 of the Development Management Policies which requires level thresholds or ramps for buildings undergoing substantial alterations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1
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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