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Dismissed16 June 20266005598

Westhaven, Fellside Road, Whickham, NE16 5AX

Planning appeal 6005598 at Westhaven, Fellside Road, Whickham, NE16 5AX (Gateshead) was dismissed on 16 June 2026 by Inspector F Harrison, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the material change of use to extend residential garden onto adjoining land (nil use to class C3), remove existing hedgerow install new boundary treatment and landscaping

Authority
Gateshead
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
F Harrison
Postcode
NE16 5AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would cause unduly harmful visual intrusion through the introduction of boundary fencing that would enclose the site and disrupt the open, verdant character of the area that contributes positively to local amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS15 of the Planning for the Future Core Strategy and Urban Core Plan for Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne 2010-2030 (2015)Policy MSGP24 of the Making Spaces for Growing Places Local Plan Document for Gateshead (2021)

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