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Dismissed9 July 20213272624

48 Windermere Terrace, Stanley, DH9 7QU

Planning appeal 3272624 at 48 Windermere Terrace, Stanley, DH9 7QU (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 9 July 2021 by Inspector Chukwujekwu I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the shipping container with timber cladding and planting in the front garden upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding street scene.

retention of shipping container within front garden with timber cladding and planting1

Authority
Durham County Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Chukwujekwu I
Postcode
DH9 7QU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the shipping container with timber cladding and planting in the front garden upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding street scene

What decided it

The size, location and construction material of the container causes significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding street scene that cannot be mitigated and outweighs the private benefit of secure storage.

The private benefit of added security and storage would not outweigh the significant harm caused to character and appearance

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 29Policy 31
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 124Paragraph 130

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