Whitlow Farmhouse, Track To Whitlow, Alston, Northumberland, CA9 3BE

Planning appeal 3348573 at Whitlow Farmhouse, Track To Whitlow, Alston, Northumberland, CA9 3BE (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 18 November 2024 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, including the North Pennines National Landscape.

change of use of disused agricultural buildings to two holiday accommodation units and one permanent residence and associated external works without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 17/01400/VARYCO, dated 19 June 2017

Authority: Northumberland County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Clark L
Postcode: CA9 3BE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, including the North Pennines National Landscape

What decided it

The proposed extension would substantially increase in mass and lack subservience to the appeal property, dominating the rear elevation and causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property, surrounding area and North Pennines National Landscape.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV 6Policy QOP 1Policy QOP 2Policy HOU 9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 182

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