Planning appeal decision
Land To The South Of Woodside Grove, Tantobie, Co Durham, DH9 9PR
Planning appeal 3298356 at Land To The South Of Woodside Grove, Tantobie, Co Durham, DH9 9PR (Durham County Council) was allowed on 3 October 2022 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
proposed Storage Containers (x6) and 4 CCTV steel poles, concrete pad (retrospective) and concrete pad with mobile field shelter in field
- Authority
- Durham County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- DH9 9PR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The visual impact of the structures is minimal due to their siting in the lowest corner of the site, and with the existing earthen bund and appropriate landscaping secured by condition, the development would not harm the character and appearance of the local area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 10Policy 13Policy 29Policy 39
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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