Land South of Sharon Avenue, Kelloe, Durham, DH6 4NE

Planning appeal 3324117 at Land South of Sharon Avenue, Kelloe, Durham, DH6 4NE (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 19 February 2024 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the landscape and surrounding area.

7 no. holiday chalets, with cafe, seating area, new access, parking, landscaping and ancillary infrastructure

Authority: Durham County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Lancaster K
Postcode: DH6 4NE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the landscape and surrounding area

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the landscape and surrounding area, which would be contrary to Policies 8, 10 and 39 of the County Durham Plan and could not be outweighed by the economic and social benefits of the proposal.

The significant positive weight given to meeting the need for visitor accommodation and the economic and social benefits was outweighed by the substantial negative weight attributed to the significant harm to landscape character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 8 County Durham PlanPolicy 10 County Durham PlanPolicy 39 County Durham PlanPolicy 40 County Durham Plan
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 85Paragraph 89

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