3, Dean Terrace, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 5JY

Planning appeal 3372668 at 3, Dean Terrace, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE33 5JY (South Tyneside Council) was dismissed on 16 January 2026 by Inspector Armstrong N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to disturbance.

change of use of dwelling house (C3) to 1 Bedsit and 7 en -suite bedroom HMO (Sui-Generis). Dormer window to rear

Authority: South Tyneside Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Armstrong N
Postcode: NE33 5JY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to disturbance
parking provision and highway safety

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character of the area and living conditions of neighbouring residents through disturbance, combined with unmitigated adverse effects on parking provision and highway safety, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited housing benefits in the context of the tilted balance.

The adverse impacts of harm to character, living conditions, parking and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of bringing a vacant property back into use and contributing to housing mix, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM1Policy DM4Policy 16 of the emerging South Tyneside Local Plan
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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