Planning appeal decision
24 Lodore Grove, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PB
Planning appeal 3331783 at 24 Lodore Grove, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PB (Middlesbrough Council *) was dismissed on 27 November 2023 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
single-storey rear extension, two-storey side extension and removal of boundary wall to front
- Authority
- Middlesbrough Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- TS5 8PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- highway safety
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 26 Lodore Grove with particular regard to outlook and dominance
What decided it
The two-storey side extension would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the street scene by disrupting the regular rhythm and spacing between semi-detached properties, and the proposal failed to demonstrate suitable off-street parking provision, adversely affecting highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC1Policy CS5Middlesbrough Core Strategy 2008
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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