Planning appeal decision
12 Hawthorn Way, Darras Hall, Ponteland Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9RU
Planning appeal 6008136 at 12 Hawthorn Way, Darras Hall, Ponteland Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9RU (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 23 June 2026 by Inspector H Jones, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
two storey extensions to east and west with associated works
- Authority
- Northumberland County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- H Jones
- Postcode
- NE20 9RU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effects of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
- The effects of the development on protected species
What decided it
The development conflicts with the development plan on three independent grounds—character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and protected species—and the material considerations do not indicate the appeal should be decided otherwise than in accordance with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU 9Policy QOP 1Policy QOP 2Policy PNP 4Policy PNP 2Policy ENV 1Policy ENV 2
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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