Plot 1, Land Lying to the North East of St Aidens Terrace, Trimdon Station, Durham, TS29 6BT

Planning appeal 3328027 at Plot 1, Land Lying to the North East of St Aidens Terrace, Trimdon Station, Durham, TS29 6BT (Durham County Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 June 2024 by Inspector Gray E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Material change of use from agricultural land to a mixed use comprising of agriculture and siting of static caravan, storage of vehicles, erection of timber structures, excavation works, creation of a pond, creation of hardstanding areas within the subject site to accommodate access/egress arrangements

Authority: Durham County Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Change of use
Inspector: Gray E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The development unacceptably harms the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area through the introduction of structures, vehicles, and hardstanding that create an urbanising intrusion into the open countryside, conflicting with County Durham Plan Policies 10 and 39.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 10Policy 39Policy 31

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