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Allowed19 October 20266010773

6 Victoria Road East, Hebburn, NE31 1XQ

Planning appeal 6010773 at 6 Victoria Road East, Hebburn, NE31 1XQ (South Tyneside) was allowed on 19 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.

change of use from C3 Dwellings to C4 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (6 persons)

Authority
South Tyneside
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
NE31 1XQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to disturbance
  • parking provision and highway safety

What decided it

The proposal accords with the development plan and Framework policy S4 applies with no evidence that benefits would be substantially outweighed by adverse effects, therefore the appeal should be allowed.

Framework policy S4 applies; the proposal accords with the development plan and there is nothing before the Inspector which suggests that the benefits of the proposal would be substantially outweighed by any adverse effects, when assessed against the national decision-making policies of the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 16
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy S3Policy S4Policy P5

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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