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Dismissed28 March 20233313256

Crimdon Pony World, Coast Road, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4BL

Planning appeal 3313256 at Crimdon Pony World, Coast Road, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4BL (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 28 March 2023 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the integrity of European protected habitat sites with particular regard to recreational activity and nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient levels.

provide additional 3no holiday let style accommodation to existing block of stables/accommodation and kids club

Authority
Durham County Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Veevers A
Postcode
TS27 4BL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the integrity of European protected habitat sites with particular regard to recreational activity and nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient levels

What decided it

The proposal would have adverse effects on the integrity of European protected habitat sites through recreational disturbance and nutrient pollution, with no adequate mitigation secured, conflicting with the Habitats Regulations and Policy 42 of the County Durham Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 42 of the County Durham Plan 2020

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