Planning appeal decision
24 Leander Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH3 4BH
Planning appeal 3300452 at 24 Leander Avenue, Chester Le Street, DH3 4BH (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 24 October 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 area.
a 1.8m fence along the boundary of the garden of the property
- Authority
- Durham County Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Gray E
- Postcode
- DH3 4BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The fence's length, height and solid appearance cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the prominent corner site, conflicting with development plan policy and NPPF guidance, which is not outweighed by private amenity benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 29Policy 31
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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