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Allowed19 December 20243353689

14 Birney Edge, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9JJ

Planning appeal 3353689 at 14 Birney Edge, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9JJ (Northumberland County Council) was allowed on 19 December 2024 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Demolition of extensions to North and West. Removal of existing roof; eaves height raised and construction of new dormer roof with bedroom and bathroom accommodation. Small hipped roof extension to East to form new integral two car garage. New extensions to South and West to form additional bedroom accommodation and enlarged kitchen, dining and living accommodation. External facing materials upgraded and new elements to be faced in stone and render, external window and door treatment upgraded, new replacement driveway and landscaping design, boundary treatment works and associated internal and external alterations

Authority
Northumberland County Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Caines A
Postcode
NE20 9JJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • highway safety

What decided it

The revised site plan removing the driveway extension from Birney Edge eliminated the highway safety objection, and the proposed alterations, while substantial, would be compatible with the character of an area characterised by variety in dwelling sizes, designs, and roof styles.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy QOP1Policy QOP2Policy HOU9Policy TRA2Policy PNP2Policy PNP4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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