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Notice varied and upheld26 March 20253353905

56 Barker Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5ES

Planning appeal 3353905 at 56 Barker Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5ES (Middlesbrough Council *) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 March 2025 by Inspector Franks Z, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and host building.

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Authority
Middlesbrough Council *
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Franks Z
Postcode
TS5 5ES

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and host building
  • the personal circumstances of the occupiers

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area was not outweighed by the personal circumstances and other public benefits relied upon by the appellant.

the less than substantial harm to the significance of the Conservation Area was not outweighed by the public benefits, including the personal circumstances of the family

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS4DC1CS5

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