Planning appeal decision
51 Goose Pasture, Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9EP
Planning appeal 3355843 at 51 Goose Pasture, Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, TS15 9EP (Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 March 2025 by Inspector Armstrong N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, with particular reference to the two storey front extension.
demolition of attached garage, construction of two storey front and side extensions, single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Armstrong N
- Postcode
- TS15 9EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, with particular reference to the two storey front extension
What decided it
The proposed two storey front extension would be materially harmful to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area due to its overall scale, massing and design, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD3Policy SD8
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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