Western Cottage , Durham City, DH1 4HN

Planning appeal 3276130 at Western Cottage , Durham City, DH1 4HN (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 26 August 2021 by Inspector Hanna P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

a detached dwelling and garage

Authority: Durham County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hanna P
Postcode: DH1 4HN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for occupants of the proposed and surrounding dwellings

What decided it

The significant adverse effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, caused by the introduction of a dwelling with an atypical plot layout and building-to-plot ratio that conflicts with the established development pattern of spacious gardens and substantial dwellings, outweighed the acceptable living conditions that would be provided.

The significant adverse effect on character and appearance was not outweighed by the lack of harm to living conditions or any other considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 6 of the County Durham Plan (2020)Policy 29 of the County Durham Plan (2020)Policy 31 of the County Durham Plan (2020)Policy 40 of the County Durham Plan (2020)Policy S1 of the Durham City Neighbourhood Plan (2021)Policy H3 of the Durham City Neighbourhood Plan (2021)

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