238 Western Way, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9ND

Planning appeal 3332493 at 238 Western Way, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9ND (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 9 April 2024 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed front dormer on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

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
Postcode: NE20 9ND

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy QOP2Policy HOU 9Policy PNP2Policy PNP4Policy PNP 1Policy ENV 2Policy PNP 13

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