THE COTTAGE, MANSION HEIGHTS, DUNSTON HILL, WHICKHAM, GATESHEAD BOROUGH, NE11 9DL

conversion of garages to residential annex, with single storey extension with pitched roof

Authority: Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Gravett R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt, having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and relevant development plan policies
whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Whickham Conservation Area, and its effect on the significance of Dunston Hill Park, a non-designated heritage asset
whether adequate living conditions could be provided for future occupiers of the proposed development, and its effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of The Hayloft, with regards to light, outlook and privacy

What decided it

The proposal falls within the Green Belt exception for extensions that do not result in disproportionate additions, and the sympathetic design, materials and scale would preserve the character of the Conservation Area and heritage setting whilst providing adequate living conditions.

Framework references: 153, 154, 155

Plan policies cited: Policy CS19, Policy CS15, Policy MSGP24, Policy MSGP25, Policy CS14, Policy MSGP17

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