®Planning appeal decision
238 Western Way, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9ND
proposed loft conversion of main house with first floor extension to rear and dormer windows to front and side elevations. Construction of flat over existing detached garage. Garage roof to be converted from flat to pitched roof
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed front dormer on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of 216 and 240a Western Way, with particular regards to overlooking
- whether the development would accord with local policies, national guidance and legislation with regard to protected species, namely bats and breeding birds
What decided it
The absence of an ecology survey to establish whether protected species could be adequately protected, which the Inspector found could not reasonably be addressed by condition given the council's ecology officer's objection.
Plan policies cited: Policy QOP2, Policy HOU 9, Policy PNP2, Policy PNP4, Policy PNP 1, Policy ENV 2, Policy PNP 13
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.