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Dismissed27 January 20233308051

219 Carmel Road North, Darlington, DL3 9TF

Planning appeal 3308051 at 219 Carmel Road North, Darlington, DL3 9TF (Darlington Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 January 2023 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a 3 bedroom bungalow with access from Pennine Close in rear of existing garden of 219 Carmel Road North

Authority
Darlington Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Ellison H
Postcode
DL3 9TF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers at 16 Pennine Close, with particular regard to outlook and light
  • the effect of the proposal on a tree covered by a tree preservation order (TPO)
  • the effect of the proposal on the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast Special Protection Area

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area, the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and a protected tree, conflicting with the development plan when taken as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DC1Policy DC4Policy H8

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