Planning appeal decision
4 Fawdon Lane, Fawdon, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2AA
Planning appeal 6003381 at 4 Fawdon Lane, Fawdon, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 2AA (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 27 March 2026 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.
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
- Postcode
- NE3 2AA
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS15Policy DM20Policy DM8
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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