Planning appeal decision
90 St Mary S Walk, Middlesbrough, TS5 7SE
Planning appeal 3344231 at 90 St Mary S Walk, Middlesbrough, TS5 7SE (Middlesbrough Council *) was allowed on 30 August 2024 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, and if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by other considerations.
demolition of existing garage to the rear of the property; erection of a single-storey garage extension to the side of the property including creation of entrance porch; front garden to be converted to driveway
- Authority
- Middlesbrough Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- TS5 7SE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, and if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by other considerations
What decided it
The potential fallback position of a permitted development porch scheme that could cause similar or greater harm than the proposed development carried sufficient weight to justify determining the appeal otherwise than in accordance with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC1Policy CS5
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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