Land and Buildings South East of Sycamore House, and West of Bondisle Way, Stanhope, Durham, DL13 2YU

erection of a new, detached, 2-storey dwelling and associated landscaping and boundary treatments

Authority: Durham County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Armstrong N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on trees
whether the proposed development would be in an appropriate location, with respect to nearby settlements
whether the proposed development would be at risk of flooding

What decided it

The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the rural landscape and would be located in an inappropriate location outside the built-up area, compounded by flood risk concerns in Flood Zone 3b.

Framework references: 175

Plan policies cited: Policy 6, Policy 10, Policy 29, Policy 35, Policy 39, Policy 40

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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