Planning appeal decision
Mixology, 93 Elvet Bridge, Durham City, DH1 3AG
Planning appeal 3337840 at Mixology, 93 Elvet Bridge, Durham City, DH1 3AG (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 11 July 2024 by Inspector Symmons J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed variation to condition No 3 on the living conditions of nearby residents, with respect to noise and disturbance.
the ‘Change of Use from Retail (E class) to Drinking Establishment (Sui Generis)’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DM/21/01282/FPA, dated 22 July 2021
- Authority
- Durham County Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Symmons J
- Postcode
- DH1 3AG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed variation to condition No 3 on the living conditions of nearby residents, with respect to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed extension of opening hours into the early morning hours would significantly and adversely affect the living conditions of nearby residents through noise and disturbance, conflicting with Policy 31 of the County Durham Plan and Part 15 of the NPPF, with insufficient evidence to demonstrate mitigation of this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 7Policy 9Policy 29Policy 31Policy 44Policy E4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56Paragraph 8Paragraph 38Paragraph 123Paragraph 124Paragraph 128Paragraph 135Paragraph 180Paragraph 191
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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