Planning appeal decision
54 Sackville Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5TA
Planning appeal 3362004 at 54 Sackville Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 5TA (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 23 May 2025 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed rear dormer on the character and appearance of the appeal property and its surroundings.
the erection of a dormer to rear pitched roof. Installation of 3no. Rooflights to front pitch
- Authority
- Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- NE6 5TA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed rear dormer on the character and appearance of the appeal property and its surroundings
What decided it
The proposed rear dormer would significantly harm the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area due to its lack of subservience and high visibility from the public realm and neighbouring properties, conflicting with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy C15 of the Core Strategy and Urban Core Plan for Gateshead and Newcastle Upon Tyne 2015Policy DM20 of Newcastle upon Tyne's Development and Allocations Plan 2020Policy DM23 of Newcastle upon Tyne's Development and Allocations Plan 2020
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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