The Feathers Inn, C259 Hedley On The Hill Main Road Through Village, Hedley, NE43 7SW

Planning appeal 3305432 at The Feathers Inn, C259 Hedley On The Hill Main Road Through Village, Hedley, NE43 7SW (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 5 December 2022 by Inspector Symmons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

carport on existing car park. There was previously a barn on this site and this was demolished to create three car parking spaces. This carport is to provide cover for the three car parking spaces and provide shelter for diners during COVID

Authority: Northumberland County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Symmons J
Postcode: NE43 7SW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the development on highway safety

What decided it

The adverse effect on character and appearance caused by the polycarbonate roof material, which is not sympathetic to the local vernacular, outweighed the resolution of highway safety concerns.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy STP1Policy STP7Policy STP8Policy ECN16Policy QOP1Policy QOP2Policy TRA2Policy TRA4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 149Paragraph 126Paragraph 130

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