Planning appeal decision
41 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5HD
Planning appeal 3346601 at 41 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5HD (Middlesbrough Council *) was allowed on 19 November 2024 by Inspector Reed J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
the erection of a single storey rear extension to incorporate a new ground floor bathroom
- Authority
- Middlesbrough Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Reed J
- Postcode
- TS5 5HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The variation in roof types and architectural styles already present in rear yards on Acklam Road, including a neighbouring property with a flat roof extension, means the proposed flat roof extension would not have an adverse impact on character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS5DC1
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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