3 Shield Avenue, Swalwell, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE16 3EG

without planning permission, the removal of a first floor window in the rear elevation, and the installation of French doors in place of the window, and without planning permission, the installation of a clear glass balustrade on the roof of the single storey rear extension

Authority: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Jones D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 39 and 41 Clavering Road and 1 Shield Avenue, with specific regard to privacy
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the privacy of neighbouring occupiers caused by the elevated roof terrace providing enhanced and prolonged overlooking opportunities into neighbouring rear gardens and first-floor windows outweighs any other considerations.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS14, Policy CS15, Policy MSGP17, Policy MSGP24

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