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Dismissed1 March 20243330760

Grove Stables, Forest Lane, Kirklevington, Stockton-on-tees, TS15 9PY

Planning appeal 3330760 at Grove Stables, Forest Lane, Kirklevington, Stockton-on-tees, TS15 9PY (Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 March 2024 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would provide a suitable location for housing outside the limits to development, having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities.

Demolish stable block, relocate and convert into two residential units

Authority
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Harrison F
Postcode
TS15 9PY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would provide a suitable location for housing outside the limits to development, having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities
  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would represent isolated homes in the countryside contrary to Framework paragraph 84, would not provide a suitable location for housing having regard to accessibility and sustainability, and would harm the character and appearance of the area in conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD3Policy SD5Policy SD8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 84Paragraph 83Paragraph 11

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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