36 Beach Terrace, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6XE

Planning appeal 3374927 at 36 Beach Terrace, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, NE64 6XE (Northumberland County Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 December 2025 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: With respect to the proposed rear extension, the effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 35 Beach Terrace with reference to light and outlook.

the demolition of rear outbuildings to allow erection of new single storey rear extension to form open plan kitchen/ living and separate utility space. Existing garage doors to rear amended to allow for suitable single storey car garage to rear of garden. Internal remodelling works and attic conversion with front and rear dormers to install master bedroom and ensuite

Authority: Northumberland County Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Wraight G
Postcode: NE64 6XE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

With respect to the proposed rear extension, the effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 35 Beach Terrace with reference to light and outlook
With respect to the proposed front dormer, the effect on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area

What decided it

The front dormer would substantially disrupt the simple forms of the roofs along the prominent seafront terrace row and would be an incongruous feature in a prominent position with great public visibility, causing significant harm to character and appearance that could not be justified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy QOP 2Policy HOU 9Policy N1

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