4 Fawdon Lane, Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2AA

change of use from Dwellinghouse (Class C3) to Children's Residential Care Home (Class C2) for up to 3 children with associated hard landscaping to provide 3no. off street car parking spaces and dormer extension to rear

Authority: Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector: Jones H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
Whether the development complies with relevant development plan policy concerning enhanced accessibility and adaptability in specialist residential developments

What decided it

The development conflicts with the development plan through harmful effects on character and appearance from the disproportionate dormer design and failure to meet mandatory enhanced accessibility and adaptability standards for specialist residential accommodation.

Plan policies cited: Policy CS15, Policy DM20, Policy DM8

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