®Planning appeal decision
6 Fountains Close, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9PX
Planning appeal 3350290 at 6 Fountains Close, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9PX (Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 17 February 2025 by Inspector Reed J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with specific regard to outlook and light for occupiers of 7 Fountains Close and privacy for occupiers of 8 Fountains Close.
two storey extension to side of property and single storey extension to rear of property
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Reed J
- Postcode
- NE11 9PX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with specific regard to outlook and light for occupiers of 7 Fountains Close and privacy for occupiers of 8 Fountains Close
What decided it
The existing relationship between the properties and the particular circumstances of the case meant that despite not meeting SPD guidance on separation distances, the proposal would not result in unacceptable effects on neighbouring living conditions in terms of outlook, light and privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS14 of the Core Strategy and Urban Core Plan for Gateshead and Newcastle Upon Tyne 2010-2030 (2015)Policy MSGP17 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Local Plan Document for Gateshead (2021)
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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