Stoke-on-Trent City Council appeal evidence
Refused over area character and appearance in Stoke-on-Trent?
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- Matched locally
- 17 of 29
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- Allowed
- 7
- matched appeal records
- Dismissed
- 10
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- Householder
- 16
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Planning Data area point: Stoke-on-Trent LPA (53.018062, −2.164551). This is the published representative point for the authority boundary, not a town hall, camera position or appeal site.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council appeal findings
Character and appearance of Stoke-on-Trent additions
The selected examples’ outcome mix differs slightly from the matched local set. Appeal 68702 is recorded as dismissed, but its extract finds no material harm, so it is not used as a concern below.
Counted against appeals
Stoke-on-Trent porch and extension concerns
Scale and bulk overwhelmed the house
The side extension did not look secondary to the home. Its scale and bulk visually dominated the home, harming the terrace and surrounding area.
Public views made harm worse
The property’s location meant the harmful effects would be widely visible.
Porch found harmful to the area
The extract concludes that the porch had a negative effect on the area’s character and appearance.
Helped or needed
Stoke-on-Trent accepted extensions and balconies
Front extension caused no significant harm
The extension was found not to significantly diminish the character and appearance of the property or surrounding area.
Balcony improved a flat roof
From site observations, the Inspector found the balcony added interest and improved the flat-roof structure from surrounding streets.
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- Does the refusal notice say your addition would dominate the existing home?
- Which public views does the refusal notice say would reveal the addition?
- Does it explain how your design harms the building or surrounding area?
The selected text does not resolve the conflict between appeal 68702’s extract and recorded dismissal. These decisions do not predict another result.
Appeal evidence examples
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Each example separates the development, the Inspector-stated issue that selected it, and the reasoning from the decision. Compare the facts as well as the outcome: these examples do not predict how a different proposal would be decided.
Allowed appeal examples
2 examples
2 November 2021 · Allowed
Development described in the decision
a single storey front extension.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
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Reasoning from the decision
I find the proposed extension would not significantly diminish or harm the character and appearance of the property or the surrounding area. [name] find no conflict with the Core Strategy1 Policy CSP1, which seeks to ensure new development is well designed to respect the character of the area and contribute positively. It would also accord with design guidance for extensions in the Council’s Supplementary Planning Document “Urban Design Guidance”.
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8 April 2024 · Allowed
Development described in the decision
No verified development description was available for this example.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area.
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Reasoning from the decision
Overall, I find that the introduction of the proposal will not materially adversely affect the present contribution made by the existing dwelling to the character and appearance of the building or the surrounding area. Consideration of design is subjective and whilst I note the Council’s opinion in respect of the impact of the design, from my observations on site, on balance I tend to agree with the views of the neighbour and the appellant in this case. I find that the introduction of the balcony will add interest to the design of the building and improve the appearance of the present flat roof structure when viewed from the surrounding streets.
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Dismissed appeal examples
3 examples
9 March 2023 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
Front porch extension.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
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Reasoning from the decision
For these reasons I conclude that the front porch would have a negative effect on the character and appearance of the area. It would therefore fail to accord with Policy CSP1 of the Newcastle-under-Lyme and [site address] [name] (CSS) 2006-2026 ([name] 2009), which seeks to ensure that new development contributes positively to an area’s identity.
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17 September 2024 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
a part two storey part first floor level side extension (resubmission of 70220/FUL).
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue in this case is the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
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Reasoning from the decision
I find that, as a consequence of the above, the proposal would not appear subservient. Rather, the proposal’s overall scale and bulk would result in it appearing to visually dominate, to the extent of overwhelming, the appearance of the host property. The proposal would detract from rather than contribute positively to, the appearance of the host property, as well as that of the terrace and the surrounding area. 10.The harm arising from this would be exacerbated as a result of the prominent location of the appeal property, such that the harmful impacts of the proposal would be widely visible. 11.Taking all of this into account, I find that the proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area, contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework and to Newcastle-under-Lyme and [site address] [name] (2009) Policy CSP1, which together amongst other things, seek to protect local character.
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30 April 2025 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
a first-floor rear extension.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area.
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Reasoning from the decision
There is no boundary separation at the rear with the adjoining property of No 4 and the private external space is currently shared between No 4 and No 6. The adjacent dwelling under construction, is set back from the building line of No’s 2, 4 and 6 allowing the side elevation of No 6 to be visible from public vantage points in [address]. As such, the proposed extension would be visible from the turning head of [address], although views would be limited due to the position of the adjacent dwelling under construction. Accordingly, I am satisfied that the proposal would not have a material adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area.
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