Land South East of The Park, Old Park Road, Swarland, Northumberland, NE65 9HJ

Planning appeal 3355135 at Land South East of The Park, Old Park Road, Swarland, Northumberland, NE65 9HJ (Northumberland County Council) was dismissed on 4 March 2025 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed dwellings would be in a suitable location with regard to the local and national development strategy.

erection of 2 no. self/custom build dwellings

Authority: Northumberland County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Clark L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed dwellings would be in a suitable location with regard to the local and national development strategy
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the open countryside

What decided it

The proposed development would be located outside the settlement boundary in open countryside, would cause harm to character and appearance through visibility and domestic encroachment, and would not meet the exceptional design standards required for rural residential development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy STP1Policy STP2Policy STP3Policy HOU7Policy HOU8Policy QOP1Policy ENV1Policy ENV3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 84

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