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Allowed1 March 20223275009

21 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ

Planning appeal 3275009 at 21 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ (Durham County Council) was allowed on 1 March 2022 by Inspector Dowsett J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 21 Market Place [List Entry: 1160155], and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the setting of nearby heritage assets and the character or appearance of the Durham City Centre Conservation Area.

Erection of part two storey, part single storey extension to rear to form 1no. self-contained 5-bed house in multiple occupation (C4) to 1st and 2nd Floor and additional retail office, storage, and welfare facilities to ground floor. Erection of a single storey rear extension to existing Card Factory premises, to form new stockroom, office, and welfare facilities to ground floor

Authority
Durham County Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Dowsett J
Postcode
DH1 3NJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 21 Market Place [List Entry: 1160155], and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the setting of nearby heritage assets and the character or appearance of the Durham City Centre Conservation Area.
  • The effect of the proposal on creating, or maintaining, a mixed and balanced community, having regard to the policies in the development plan.

What decided it

The proposal preserves the listed building and heritage assets without causing harm, and complies with the exemption in Policy C16 Part 3 Criterion i for HMOs in predominantly commercial areas.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 44Policy 45Policy C16Policy H1Policy H2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 197

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