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Allowed5 October 20266008984

109 Spohr Terrace, South Shields, NE33 3LQ

Planning appeal 6008984 at 109 Spohr Terrace, South Shields, NE33 3LQ (South Tyneside) was allowed on 5 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the implications of the proposal for the achievement of balanced communities, with particular reference to the character and appearance of the area.

the change of use from C3 Dwellings to C4 HMO (6 persons)

Authority
South Tyneside
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
NE33 3LQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the implications of the proposal for the achievement of balanced communities, with particular reference to the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The low existing number of HMOs in the area and the absence of substantive evidence of material harm to character, amenity or living conditions, combined with the proposal's contribution to housing mix diversity, outweighed the concerns raised.

the benefits of providing a more varied mix of housing provision and meeting particular housing needs were not outweighed by the limited concerns regarding character and amenity, which could be adequately managed through conditions

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 16Policy 1Policy 47
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy P3

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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