Planning appeal decision
Land at Leven Bank, TS15 9JW
Planning appeal 3309370 at Land at Leven Bank, TS15 9JW (Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council) was dismissed on 31 March 2023 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the designated green wedge.
relocation of one dwelling previously approved under application ref 20/1049/VARY
- Authority
- Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harrison F
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the designated green wedge
What decided it
The proposal would introduce a substantial and visually intrusive element of built development that would erode the open character and visual relief of the designated green wedge, causing detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD8Policy ENV6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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