Planning appeal decision
195 Albert Road, Jarrow, NE32 5RS
Planning appeal 6006345 at 195 Albert Road, Jarrow, NE32 5RS (South Tyneside) was allowed on 6 July 2026 by Inspector Ryan Cowley, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed change of use on the character of the area.
change of use C3 4 bedroom single dwelling to C4 6 bedroom HMO
- Authority
- South Tyneside
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- Ryan Cowley
- Postcode
- NE32 5RS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed change of use on the character of the area
- The effects of the proposed change of use on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
- The effects of the proposed change of use on highway and pedestrian safety
What decided it
The proposal accords with the development plan policies DM1 and Policy 16, which permit HMO development where it does not result in over-concentration, harmful character impacts, or unacceptable amenity or highway effects, and the evidence demonstrates none of these harms would occur.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1 of the Development Management Policies Development Plan DocumentPolicy 16 of the South Tyneside Publication Draft Local Plan 2023-2040
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 116
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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