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Dismissed25 January 20223286024

309 North Road, Darlington, Durham, DL1 2JR

Planning appeal 3286024 at 309 North Road, Darlington, Durham, DL1 2JR (Darlington Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 January 2022 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

change of use from A1 to A5

Authority
Darlington Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Robbie K
Postcode
DL1 2JR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The unacceptable levels of noise and disturbance to neighbouring residential properties from the extraction flue and the comings and goings of customers to the hot food takeaway, which would conflict with policy CS16 and NPPF paragraph 130.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS16
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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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