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Allowed20 May 20243334924

Geisha Asia/Geisha Italia, Front Street, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8AE

Planning appeal 3334924 at Geisha Asia/Geisha Italia, Front Street, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8AE (North Tyneside Council) was allowed on 20 May 2024 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Longbenton Conservation Area.

fairy' lights on front elevation

Authority
North Tyneside Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
advertisement · Other Major Developments
Inspector
Lancaster K
Postcode
NE12 8AE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Longbenton Conservation Area

What decided it

The appeal site building does not contribute positively to the significance of the conservation area, and the fairy lights, subject to operational restrictions, do not cause harm to the character and appearance of the area or the conservation area's significance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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