4 Lewis Drive, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE4 9HE

Subdivision of 1no. Property into 4no. Flats - Please see planning statement for further information”

Authority: Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Armstrong N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area, with particular reference to the rear dormer extension and the garage.

What decided it

The rear dormer extension and garage are poorly designed features that are out of scale and character with the host property and surrounding residential area, causing harmful visual impact that conflicts with development plan policies requiring good design and response to local character.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS15 of the Planning for the Future Core Strategy and Urban Core Plan for Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne 2010-2030, Policy DM20 of the Newcastle upon Tyne Development and Allocations Plan 2015-2030

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