Planning appeal decision
1 Marton Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS4 3SQ
Planning appeal 3351925 at 1 Marton Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS4 3SQ (Middlesbrough Council *) was dismissed on 20 March 2025 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the dwelling and the character and appearance of the area.
first floor extension above existing garage
- Authority
- Middlesbrough Council *
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- TS4 3SQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the dwelling and the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for the occupiers of No 3 Marton Avenue with regards to outlook and the use of their private garden space
What decided it
The two-storey height and prominence of the proposal on a corner site would cause moderate harm to the character and appearance of the area and significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing impact and loss of outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Policy DC1Urban Design Supplementary Planning Document 2013
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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