Planning appeal decision
44 Greenhaugh, West Moor, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 7WA
Planning appeal 3339867 at 44 Greenhaugh, West Moor, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE12 7WA (North Tyneside Council) was dismissed on 28 June 2024 by Inspector Whitfield J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the LPA's decision to refuse the application for a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded, with particular regard to whether the proposal would amount to development for which planning permission is required.
described as: “it is proposed to enclose the area in question with a wooden fence of height no greater than 2 metres from ground level and then landscape the area as an extension to the main garden. There are no plans to install any permanent buildings on the site
- Authority
- North Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Whitfield J
- Postcode
- NE12 7WA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the LPA's decision to refuse the application for a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded, with particular regard to whether the proposal would amount to development for which planning permission is required
What decided it
The proposed use of the land as a residential garden would constitute a material change of use from its existing character as a wildlife corridor, requiring planning permission which has not been obtained.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- North Tyneside Local Plan (2017)
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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