®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed25 March 20243334088
2 Boundary Cottages, Golf Course Road, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, DH4 4QB
the construction of new three-bedroom cottage
- Authority
- Sunderland City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the implications for the retention and health of protected trees on the site
- whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling, with particular regard to outlook and light
- the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
What decided it
The proposed development would cause significant harm to the retention and health of protected trees and fail to provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers due to overshadowing and poor outlook, contrary to the development plan.
Framework references: 135, 186
Plan policies cited: Policy NE3, Policy NE2, Policy BH1
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