®Planning appeal decision
22 Cockshaw, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3EB
Planning appeal 3339555 at 22 Cockshaw, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3EB (Northumberland County Council) was allowed on 29 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 existing dwelling and surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hexham Conservation Area.
extension of existing property including, replacement of existing two storey extension to the side and rear and replacement with new pitched roof and part flat roofed two storey extension to the side and rear, including new solar panels to the south and roof lights to the east and west. Replacement of existing single storey flat roof extension to the front with new single storey pitched roof extension with roof light to the west. Replacement of existing windows and doors and formation of new window opening, reroofing, part rendering and general repairs to existing stonework. Replacement of existing garden shed with new garden shed, and reconfiguration of existing internal garden wall, landscaping and resurfacing of driveway
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- NE46 3EB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hexham Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing occupiers of the neighbouring property to the west, Dene Bungalow with particular regard to outlook and daylight/sunlight
What decided it
The proposed extension's limited visual prominence due to its rear positioning, screening by neighbouring properties and vegetation, and contemporary design that differentiates new from old whilst respecting the host building's traditional character, combined with acceptable impacts on neighbouring amenity, justified allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- QOP 1QOP 2HOU 9ENV 1ENV 7ENV 9HNP 2HNP 3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
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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