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Allowed4 April 20243335811

33 St Bedes Close, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4AA

Planning appeal 3335811 at 33 St Bedes Close, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4AA (Durham County Council) was allowed on 4 April 2024 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

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Authority
Durham County Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Clark L
Postcode
DH1 4AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The imposition of conditions requiring a detailed tenant management plan, soundproofing measures, and occupancy limits would satisfactorily mitigate potential noise and disturbance impacts on neighbouring residents.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 29Policy 31Policy 16Policy 6Policy 21Policy 22Policy S1(m)Policy H3

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