Planning appeal decision
Land at Green Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 6NN
Planning appeal 3292599 at Land at Green Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 6NN (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 1 June 2022 by Inspector Brooker M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
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- Authority
- Durham County Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Brooker M
- Postcode
- DL16 6NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether or not appropriate provision is made for the provision of Open Space and Affordable Housing
What decided it
The flawed planning obligation did not make appropriate provision for affordable housing and open space contributions, contrary to Policies 15, 25, 26 and 29 of the County Durham Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 15Policy 25Policy 26Policy 29Policy 39Policy 40
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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