Planning appeal decision
45 Cromer Avenue, Chowdene, Gateshead, NE9 6UL
Planning appeal 3358569 at 45 Cromer Avenue, Chowdene, Gateshead, NE9 6UL (Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 April 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 side extension.
single storey to the front in line with existing porch and double side extension on the north side”
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Armstrong N
- Postcode
- NE9 6UL
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 side extension
What decided it
The proposed two storey side extension would be materially harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area by being substantially wider than design guidance recommends, appearing overly dominant and discordant in a prominent location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15 of the Planning for the Future Core Strategy and Urban Core Plan for Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne 2010-2030Policy MSGP24 of the Making Spaces for Growing Places Local Plan Document for Gateshead (2021)
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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