3 Ouston Street, Scotswood, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6AS

change of use from Class C3 dwellinghouse to Class C2 Children’s Residential Care Home

Authority: Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: community-institutional
Postcode: NE15 6AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to accessibility and adaptability
the effect of the proposal upon the housing mix
the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal failed to meet the mandatory accessibility and adaptability standards required by Policy DM8 for Class C2 specialist residential accommodation, with no mechanism to ensure future residents with disabilities could be accommodated.

Framework references: 61, 63

Plan policies cited: Policy DM8, Policy CS9, Policy CS14, Policy DM23, Policy DM24

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