Two flats merged and external alterations proposed at Cotswold Gardens

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Summary

The proposal would merge two flats into one house. A two-storey part at the gable end would be removed, with a new staircase and metal ramp at the front. Four roof windows are also proposed, split between the front and back. The property is a semi-detached flat dating from 1950 to 1966. Five nearby properties are directly adjacent, and 19 property fronts have a clear view of the site. Most other buildings within a couple of minutes' walk are screened by other buildings. The work could change the outside look of the property and temporarily disturb close neighbours. The ramp could make the entrance easier to use.

What you can do

Comments can be sent to Gateshead Council using reference DC/26/00604/HCPL. The council can consider design, access, noise, privacy and effects on nearby homes. It cannot normally consider changes to property values.