®Planning appeal decision
98 Richardson Street, Wallsend, Norrth Tyneside, NE28 7PR
Planning appeal 3333990 at 98 Richardson Street, Wallsend, Norrth Tyneside, NE28 7PR (North Tyneside Council) was dismissed on 15 February 2024 by Inspector Hartley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of surrounding properties in respect of noise and disturbance and the perception of crime, anti-social behaviour, and disturbance.
retrospective change of use from residential dwellinghouse (Class C3) to short-term letting rooms with shared facilities (sui generis)
- Authority
- North Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hartley D
- Postcode
- NE28 7PR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of surrounding properties in respect of noise and disturbance and the perception of crime, anti-social behaviour, and disturbance
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to neighbouring residents' living conditions from noise, disturbance, and perceived crime and anti-social behaviour arising from the intensified and transitory use of the property, which the appellant's management practices had demonstrably failed to prevent.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- S1.4DM5.19DM6.1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 96Paragraph 135Paragraph 191
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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