Orchard House, Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6DT

Planning appeal 3337254 at Orchard House, Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6DT (Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 17 July 2024 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Saltwell Conservation Area as well as the setting of Orchard House which is a non-designated heritage asset.

new ancillary dwelling within existing grounds of Orchard House

Authority: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Teasdale N
Postcode: NE9 6DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Saltwell Conservation Area as well as the setting of Orchard House which is a non-designated heritage asset

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's positioning deep within the site, extensive screening by mature trees and high stone walls, limited visibility from public areas, and subordinate modern design that would not compete with Orchard House meant it would preserve rather than harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of the non-designated heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy MSGP25Policy CS15
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 209

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