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Allowed16 June 20253360253

One Acre Oak, Hookergate Lane, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2AB

Planning appeal 3360253 at One Acre Oak, Hookergate Lane, Rowlands Gill, NE39 2AB (Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 16 June 2025 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the disputed conditions are reasonable and necessary to make the development acceptable, with regard to highway safety and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in relation to noise.

Change of use of part of detached garage (Class C3) to dog grooming business (sui generis) (retrospective application)

Authority
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Change of use
Inspector
Harrison F
Postcode
NE39 2AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the disputed conditions are reasonable and necessary to make the development acceptable, with regard to highway safety and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in relation to noise

What decided it

The business has operated successfully since 2019 with no evidence of highway safety issues or unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity, and the operational controls already in place are sufficient to prevent harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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