Planning appeal decision
228 Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3NW
Planning appeal 3337602 at 228 Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3NW (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 21 May 2024 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the rear extension on the living conditions of 226 Plessey Road with particular regard to daylight and sunlight and outlook.
Extension above existing kitchen to form new bathroom
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark L
- Postcode
- NE24 3NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the rear extension on the living conditions of 226 Plessey Road with particular regard to daylight and sunlight and outlook
- the effect of the rear extension on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers through loss of daylight, sunlight and overbearing impact, combined with harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, conflicts with the development plan and outweighs the appellant's personal circumstances.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU9Policy QOP2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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