Planning appeal decision
Land at School House, Front Street, Quebec, Durham, DH7 9DF
Planning appeal 3290662 at Land at School House, Front Street, Quebec, Durham, DH7 9DF (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 24 May 2022 by Inspector Gray E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the fabric of the neighbouring dwelling, which is a non-designated heritage asset.
Without planning permission operational development consisting of a two storey side extension to the former detached garage with workshop above
- Authority
- Durham County Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gray E
- Postcode
- DN7 9DF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the fabric of the neighbouring dwelling, which is a non-designated heritage asset
What decided it
The development unjustifiably harms the fabric and appearance of the stone boundary wall which contributes to the setting of the non-designated heritage asset and the character of the wider area, conflicting with County Durham Plan Policies 29 and 44 and the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 29Policy 44
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203
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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