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Dismissed27 October 20253369312

3 Parkland Drive, Darlington, DL3 9DT

Planning appeal 3369312 at 3 Parkland Drive, Darlington, DL3 9DT (Darlington Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 October 2025 by Inspector Jones H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to the levels of noise, disturbance and activity which would arise from it.

Change of use of a dwellinghouse (C3) to short stay/holiday let accommodation under a sui generis use

Authority
Darlington Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Jones H
Postcode
DL3 9DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to the levels of noise, disturbance and activity which would arise from it

What decided it

The combination of high guest turnover, propensity for exuberant leisure-related behaviour, frequent vehicular comings and goings including commercial vans, and the well-appointed garden's attraction for late-evening use would create unacceptably harmful effects on neighbouring living conditions in this quiet residential setting.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DC 4

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