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Allowed26 January 20243331579

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

Planning appeal 3331579 at High Croft Farm, Leasingthorne Lane, Kirk Merrington, Durham, DL16 7JW (Durham County Council) was allowed on 26 January 2024 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

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
Postcode
DL16 7JW

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 6Policy 10Policy 29Policy 39Policy 27
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12Paragraph 15Paragraph 54

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