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Allowed16 July 20243338440

Land North of 18-24 The Village and Former Acklington School, Acklington, Alnwick, NE65 9BW

Planning appeal 3338440 at Land North of 18-24 The Village and Former Acklington School, Acklington, Alnwick, NE65 9BW (Northumberland County Council) was allowed on 16 July 2024 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development upon the character and appearance of the area and upon heritage assets.

the construction of four residential dwellings, gardens, access road, open space and other ancillary works

Authority
Northumberland County Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Jones H
Postcode
NE65 9BW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the development upon the character and appearance of the area and upon heritage assets
  • The effects of the development upon the integrity of Habitats Sites and Sites of Special Scientific Interest
  • The effects of the development upon an ancient fallen black poplar tree

What decided it

The securing of the Section 106 financial contribution for coastal habitat mitigation, combined with the appropriate siting, design and separation of the dwellings from heritage assets and the retention of landscape features, made the development acceptable despite its transformative effect on the site.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV7Policy ENV2Policy STP1Policy INF5Policy QOP2Policy QOP4Policy ICT2

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