Planning appeal decision
64 Grosvenor Street, Sunderland , SR5 2EQ
Planning appeal 3352994 at 64 Grosvenor Street, Sunderland , SR5 2EQ (Sunderland City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 21 July 2025 by Inspector Hartley D, by written representations.
Five physical elements: smaller dormer for medical equipment space, safety bars to prevent falls, auxiliary canopy above window, window shutter for shade and privacy, and safety wall lamp to brighten footpath
- Authority
- Sunderland City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hartley D
- Postcode
- SR5 2EQ
What decided it
The local planning authority reasonably considered and balanced the personal circumstances of the disabled occupant against the visual amenity harm caused by the proposed works, demonstrating no unreasonable behaviour warranting a costs award.
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