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Split Decision11 February 20253348319

4 The Crescent, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SE

Planning appeal 3348319 at 4 The Crescent, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SE (Middlesbrough Council *) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 11 February 2025 by Inspector Merrett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider Linthorpe Conservation Area.

Installation of artificial slate roofing tiles; Installation of 2 no. rooflights on front roof slope; Painting stone window surrounds a different colour (light green to dark grey); Right hand ground floor side bay window (previously fixed,) has been removed and replaced with an opening casement window; Central first floor window (previously fixed) has been removed and replaced with an opening casement window and the window frame has been widened

Authority
Middlesbrough Council *
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Merrett R
Postcode
TS5 6SE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider Linthorpe Conservation Area

What decided it

The artificial roof tiles and dark grey painted window surrounds cause less than substantial but real and serious harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area, with no convincing case made for public benefits sufficient to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS4Policy CS5Policy DC1Urban Design Supplementary Planning Document 2013

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