Cottingburn House, 40 Bullers Green, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1DE

Planning appeal 3338180 at Cottingburn House, 40 Bullers Green, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1DE (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 18 June 2024 by Inspector Gray E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents at Bow Villa, with particular regard to outlook.

removal of existing roof and attic floor area, rear conservatory, ground floor side and rear elevation extensions. Reconstruction of single storey house to create two storey house with rear two storey rear and side extension, three dormer windows to rear elevation, and rear balcony at first floor level. Addition of central two storey extension with entrance porch at ground level and addition of five skylights to new roof area in front elevation. A small excavated area to the rear to improve vehicle access to the basement garage area

Authority: Northumberland County Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Gray E
Postcode: NE61 1DE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents at Bow Villa, with particular regard to outlook.

What decided it

The proposed second storey would severely curtail the already restricted outlook from the neighbouring Bow Villa window, causing unacceptable harm to living conditions in conflict with Policy QOP 2 and Policy HOU 9.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy QOP 2Policy HOU 9

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