Stoddart Street News, 2-4 Stoddart Street, SOUTH SHIELDS, NE34 0JT

Without planning permission, the operational development consisting of the installation of an automated teller machine (ATM) in the western elevation of Boldon Lane News 2-4 Stoddart St, South Shields NE34 0JT

Authority: South Tyneside Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Williams K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on public safety, with particular regard to crime and the fear of crime
The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The extensive passive surveillance from surrounding commercial premises and high levels of pedestrian and vehicular activity in this designated District Shopping Centre location, combined with the brief and discreet nature of ATM use, mean the development does not result in demonstrable harm to public safety or residential living conditions.

Framework references: 96, 131, 135, 139

Plan policies cited: Policy 47 (Design Principles) of the South Tyneside Local Plan (emerging), Policy DM1(B) of the South Tyneside Local Development Framework, Development Management Policies document (December 2011)

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