Planning appeal decision
29 Derwent Street, Stanley, DH9 8AX
Planning appeal 3282650 at 29 Derwent Street, Stanley, DH9 8AX (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 20 December 2021 by Inspector Newsome R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
a wooden shed in front garden
- Authority
- Durham County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Newsome R
- Postcode
- DH9 8AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents at No 30 Derwent Street with particular regard to outlook and daylight
What decided it
The shed's discordant siting and substantial form harm the character and appearance of the area and detrimentally impact the outlook of neighbouring residents, contrary to development plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 29 of the County Durham Plan (2020)Policy 31 of the County Durham Plan (2020)Residential Amenity Standards Supplementary Planning Document (2020)
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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