High Croft Farm, Leasingthorne Lane, Kirk Merrington, Durham, DL16 7JW

the “demolition of the existing bungalow dwelling. Construction of detached two-storey family house with integral garage and sunken basement utilising the slope of the site to create embankment. External works to the existing garden, including creating new vehicular access from private drive of Eden Terrace

Authority: Durham County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Robbie K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The replacement dwelling would be appropriately scaled and designed to assimilate into the village's built form and would not appear discordant or detrimental to the character and appearance of the surrounding area or the wider countryside.

Framework references: 12, 15, 54

Plan policies cited: Policy 6, Policy 10, Policy 29, Policy 39, Policy 27

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