®Planning appeal decision
11 Windsor Road, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6UH
Planning appeal 3374690 at 11 Windsor Road, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6UH (Northumberland County Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 24 February 2026 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, and whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Conservation Area.
erection of a two-storey rear extension, loft conversion, including the construction of a front and rear dormer. Part retrospective permission sought for the removal of existing render to expose the original stonework, along with alterations to the side elevation to introduce new windows
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark L
- Postcode
- NE64 6UH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, and whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed two-storey rear extension on the living conditions of occupants in No 9 Windsor Road with particular regard to sunlight and outlook from within the property and private amenity space
What decided it
The proposed front and rear dormers would introduce a prominent mass at high level on the roof slopes that would appear unsympathetic within context and unbalance the roofscapes, resulting in less than substantial harm to the conservation area that was not outweighed by public benefits, whereas the two-storey rear extension was severable and acceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV1ENV7ENV9QOP1QOP2HOU9NNP Policy N4NNP Policy N1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 213Paragraph 215
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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