Planning appeal decision
28 Neville Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 8HY
Planning appeal 3318020 at 28 Neville Road, Darlington, Durham, DL3 8HY (Darlington Borough Council) was allowed on 28 June 2023 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
provision of retractable telescopic radio mast at rear with removal of two existing radio masts (non-retractable)
- Authority
- Darlington Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- DL3 8HY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- Effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with regard to outlook
What decided it
The retractable design and slim, skeletal appearance of the mast, combined with adequate separation distances from neighbouring properties, would not result in unacceptable harm to character, appearance, or living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC1Policy DC4
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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