Planning appeal decision
199 Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1QN
Planning appeal 3299983 at 199 Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1QN (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 30 August 2022 by Inspector Cullen F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, 199 and 200 Gilesgate, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
external works to the rear of the property to enlarge structural opening to install thin profile bifolding doors. Internal works to remove existing chimney breast at ground floor only
- Authority
- Durham County Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cullen F
- Postcode
- DH1 1QN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building, 199 and 200 Gilesgate, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
What decided it
The harm to the special interest and significance of the listed building, assessed as less than substantial but of considerable importance and weight, was not outweighed by the identified public benefits, which were primarily of private benefit to the appellant and could potentially be achieved in a more sympathetic way.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 44, County Durham Plan, adopted 2020
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 201Paragraph 202
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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