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Dismissed10 July 20266007265

43 Queens Road, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2PR

Planning appeal 6007265 at 43 Queens Road, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2PR (Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council) was dismissed on 10 July 2026 by Inspector Chris Mayes, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the balance of housing and the concentration of houses in multiple occupation within the area.

described as; ‘change of use of residential dwelling (use class C3) to six bed house in multiple occupation (use class C4)

Authority
Newcastle Upon Tyne City Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Chris Mayes
Postcode
NE2 2PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the balance of housing and the concentration of houses in multiple occupation within the area

What decided it

The proposal would result in the loss of a property suitable for family occupation and contribute to an over-concentration of HMOs within an area where the retention of family housing remains justified by the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS9Policy SC1Policy CS14Policy DM23Policy DM24

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