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Allowed4 March 20243332020

Land to the Rear of South Market Street, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9DP

Planning appeal 3332020 at Land to the Rear of South Market Street, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9DP (Sunderland City Council) was allowed on 4 March 2024 by Inspector Storey P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

described on the planning application form as: “Revised planning application for Change of Use to outdoor equestrian arena

Authority
Sunderland City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Storey P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with specific regard to outlook
  • whether the proposed development would comprise suitable development in the countryside

What decided it

The proposal would accord with Policy NE8 of the Core Strategy and Development Plan as suitable outdoor sport and recreation development in the countryside, with no identified harm to character, appearance, or neighbouring living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BH1Policy NE8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56

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