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Dismissed26 September 20243345874

Amble Boys Club, Percy Drive, Amble, NE65 0PL

an extension to rear of sports hall to extend storage area, changing and training facilities. New extended car parking facilities to accommodate parking for classes. Sports hall to be used for circuit training and kickboxing classes. Gym used for weight training and office space used for youth clubs and massage therapy business

Authority
Northumberland County Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Wraight G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent residential accommodation
  • The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed extension would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of occupiers of adjacent residential accommodation through loss of outlook and sunlight, contrary to Policy QOP 2 of the Northumberland Local Plan 2022.

Plan policies cited: Policy QOP 2, Policy QOP 1, Policy INF 2

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