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Allowed3 March 20223288824

Land to the Rear of 21 Barmpton Lane, Darlington, DL1 3HB

Planning appeal 3288824 at Land to the Rear of 21 Barmpton Lane, Darlington, DL1 3HB (Darlington Borough Council) was allowed on 3 March 2022 by Inspector Megginson C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of surrounding properties, with specific regard to noise.

residential development comprising the erection of 4 no detached bungalows

Authority
Darlington Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Megginson C
Postcode
DL1 3HB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of surrounding properties, with specific regard to noise

What decided it

The modest traffic generation from 4 dwellings would not cause significant noise impact when considered against existing background traffic noise from nearby roads, and would not materially harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS2Policy CS16Policy H13

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