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Dismissed23 July 20253363831

16 Fern Avenue, Jesmond, NE2 2QT

Planning appeal 3363831 at 16 Fern Avenue, Jesmond, NE2 2QT (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 23 July 2025 by Inspector Armstrong N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on community cohesion and the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring residential properties, with particular reference to noise and disturbance.

Increase of occupancy of existing HMO from 6 (six) to 8 (eight) occupants. No changes to the external appearance of the property

Authority
Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Armstrong N
Postcode
NE2 2QT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on community cohesion and the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring residential properties, with particular reference to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The intensification of HMO use would be likely to exacerbate documented adverse impacts on neighbouring residents' living conditions through increased noise and disturbance, which could not be adequately mitigated by management measures or conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SC1Policy CS14Policy DM23

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