Planning appeal decision
15 Burcombe Close, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0FJ
Planning appeal 3363712 at 15 Burcombe Close, Ryhope, Sunderland, SR2 0FJ (Sunderland City Council) was allowed on 24 July 2025 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 11 and 12 Burcombe Close, with regard to outlook and daylight/sunlight.
a two-storey gable end extension
- Authority
- Sunderland City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Harrison F
- Postcode
- SR2 0FJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 11 and 12 Burcombe Close, with regard to outlook and daylight/sunlight
What decided it
The contextual relationship of the extension to neighbouring properties, combined with existing separation features and the minor nature of any overshadowing effects, meant the proposal would not unacceptably harm living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BH1 of the Core Strategy and Development Plan 2015-2033 (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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