Planning appeal decision
6 Dunsdale Road, Holywell, NE25 0NG
Planning appeal 3332148 at 6 Dunsdale Road, Holywell, NE25 0NG (Northumberland County Council) was allowed on 12 February 2024 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed front extension upon the character and appearance of the area.
a front 2 storey extension and side extension above garage
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones H
- Postcode
- NE25 0NG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposed front extension upon the character and appearance of the area
- the effects of the proposed front extension upon the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular regard to light and outlook
What decided it
The proposed front extension would be a sympathetic addition to a street scene already characterised by varied extensions and alterations, with acceptable effects on character and appearance and no unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HOU9QOP1QOP2
- 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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