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Allowed11 August 20266009701

35 Vine Street, South Shields, NE33 4RF

Planning appeal 6009701 at 35 Vine Street, South Shields, NE33 4RF (South Tyneside) was allowed on 11 August 2026 by Inspector P Storey, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character of the area.

change of use from C3 dwellings to C4 HMO (5 persons)

Authority
South Tyneside
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
P Storey
Postcode
NE33 4RF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties

What decided it

The evidence did not demonstrate that the proposal would breach Policy 16's criteria for HMO concentration or that the change of use would materially harm the character of the area or living conditions of neighbours.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 16

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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