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Notice varied and upheld6 November 20233319589

19 Oswald Close, Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9LX

Planning appeal 3319589 at 19 Oswald Close, Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9LX (Durham County Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 6 November 2023 by Inspector Madge M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

without planning permission the operational development consisting of the erection of a single storey extension to the front elevation of the dwelling

Authority
Durham County Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Madge M
Postcode
DL17 9LX

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 the living conditions of the occupiers of 20 Oswald Close, with regard to outlook, daylight/sunlight and privacy

What decided it

The extension extends beyond the principal elevation of the dwellinghouse and therefore does not constitute permitted development, and causes significant harm to character, appearance and neighbouring amenity that cannot be adequately mitigated.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 29Policy 31
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.

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