Planning appeal decision
Land Opposite Rivendell, St Aidans Terrace, Trimdon, County Durhan, TS29 6BT
Planning appeal 3278818 at Land Opposite Rivendell, St Aidans Terrace, Trimdon, County Durhan, TS29 6BT (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 19 November 2021 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed building is necessary to support the establishment of a new agricultural enterprise.
Proposed agricultural building required for storage
- Authority
- Durham County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- TS29 6BT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposed building is necessary to support the establishment of a new agricultural enterprise
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal failed to robustly demonstrate that the building was of a scale suitable for the intended use and did not qualify for the exceptions under CDP policy 10, and the stark and incongruous appearance of the building in a prominent landscape position caused unacceptable harm to character and appearance contrary to CDP policies 10, 29 and 31.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CDP policy 10CDP policy 10(c)CDP policy 10(d)CDP policy 29CDP policy 31
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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