Planning appeal decision
The Farmers Arms, South Side, Shadforth , Durham, DH6 1LL
Planning appeal 3326624 at The Farmers Arms, South Side, Shadforth , Durham, DH6 1LL (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 9 October 2023 by Inspector Manchester S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
retrospective planning application for extended terrace and 5 beach huts / dining areas including change of use of part of carpark to outside drink and dining terrace
- Authority
- Durham County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Manchester S
- Postcode
- DH6 1LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers through noise and disturbance, with inadequate mitigation measures, conflicting with development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 29Policy 31
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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