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Notice upheld30 March 20223282714

West Farm, Cold Hesledon, Seaham, SR7 8RL

Planning appeal 3282714 at West Farm, Cold Hesledon, Seaham, SR7 8RL (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 30 March 2022 by Inspector Wharton T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The principle of the development in this location.

The conversion of outbuildings for a material change of use of the land and buildings for use as Residential Holiday Lets

Authority
Durham County Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Wharton T
Postcode
SR7 8RL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The principle of the development in this location
  • The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby dwellings
  • The effect on highway safety and the access to the three units

What decided it

The location and use of 'The Lodge' unit, particularly the outdoor hot tub in close proximity to neighbouring properties, would cause unacceptable levels of noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents, which harm far outweighs any benefits of the holiday let use.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 8Policy 10Policy 21Policy 29Policy 31Policy 42
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 9Paragraph 11Paragraph 12Paragraph 15

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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