Planning appeal decision
Land South West of Grey Towers Farm, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS7 0NE
Planning appeal 3334000 at Land South West of Grey Towers Farm, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS7 0NE (Middlesbrough Council *) was allowed on 9 April 2024 by Inspector Walker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including any effects on the significance of designated and non-designated heritage assets.
the erection of 8 no. dwellings
- Authority
- Middlesbrough Council *
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Walker R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including any effects on the significance of designated and non-designated heritage assets
What decided it
The design, layout, density and landscaping of the proposal would mean that the alteration to the character and appearance of the appeal site would not be harmful, and the site contributes little to the significance of the conservation area or heritage assets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Policy DC1Policy CS4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 54
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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