Planning appeal decision
35 Kingsway, South Shields, NE33 3NN
Planning appeal 3365162 at 35 Kingsway, South Shields, NE33 3NN (South Tyneside Council) was dismissed on 18 June 2025 by Inspector Armstrong N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the property and the street scene, with particular reference to the proposed rear dormer.
the “Removal of the existing roof and replacement with new roof with ridge height raised by 350mm. Dormer addition to the rear and new Velux windows to the front. Chimneys stacks raised by 350mm”
- Authority
- South Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Armstrong N
- Postcode
- NE33 3NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the property and the street scene, with particular reference to the proposed rear dormer
What decided it
The flat roof dormer would introduce a harmful visual element into an area not characterised by such development, conflicting with Policy DM1 and the SPD guidance on householder developments.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1 of the South Tyneside Local Development Framework, Development Management Policies (2011)
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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