Planning appeal decision
The Sheiling, Waynriggs Close , Humshaugh , NE46 4AA
Planning appeal 3338138 at The Sheiling, Waynriggs Close , Humshaugh , NE46 4AA (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 3 June 2024 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
full planning permission for two bedroom bungalow with associated parking and access details
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clark L
- Postcode
- NE46 4AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety with particular regard to access and parking
- the effect of the proposed dwelling on the living conditions of a) the occupiers of Salix House with regards to outlook, and b) the future occupiers of the approved dwelling Ref: 22/01508/FUL, with regard to external amenity space
What decided it
The substantial harms to character and appearance and highway safety, particularly the cumulative parking shortfall that would displace vehicles onto the access road and Wyan Riggs Lane, outweighed the limited benefits of providing one additional dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU 9Policy QOP 1Policy QOP 2Policy TRA 2Policy TRA 4Policy TRA 1
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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