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Notice upheld8 July 20213266257

St Andrews Way (Known As Dales Land J59), Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 6NB

Planning appeal 3266257 at St Andrews Way (Known As Dales Land J59), Newton Aycliffe, Durham, DL5 6NB (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 8 July 2021 by Inspector Gray E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the public right of way.

Without planning permission the material change of use of the Land to a mixed use involving:

Authority
Durham County Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
minerals-waste · Change of use
Inspector
Gray E
Postcode
DL5 6NB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the public right of way
  • Highway safety in the area
  • Water contamination in the area
  • The future operations of Aycliffe Quarry

What decided it

The development unacceptably harms the character and appearance of the bridleway and fails to demonstrate compliance with policies on water management, drainage and mineral safeguarding.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
County Durham Plan Policy 6County Durham Plan Policy 10County Durham Plan Policy 21County Durham Plan Policy 35County Durham Plan Policy 36County Durham Plan Policy 56County Durham Waste Local Plan Policy W26County Durham Waste Local Plan Policy W31

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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