Land South East of Whitechurch, Church Street Head, Durham, DH1 3DN

Planning appeal 3326396 at Land South East of Whitechurch, Church Street Head, Durham, DH1 3DN (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 28 December 2023 by Inspector Scott A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives.

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Authority: Durham County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Scott A
Postcode: DH1 3DN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposed monopole would not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Durham City Conservation Area, and the appellant failed to provide clear and persuasive evidence demonstrating a need for this specific location or that suitable alternatives had been properly explored.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 45 County Durham PlanPolicy H1 Durham City Neighbourhood PlanPolicy 44 County Durham PlanPolicy 27 County Durham PlanPolicy 29 County Durham PlanPolicy 6 County Durham Plan

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