78, Front Street, Stanhope, DL132XF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Stanhope Conservation Area (SCA)
• the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants in regard to privacy
• whether the development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants in regard to private amenity space and privacy

What decided it

The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the Stanhope Conservation Area as a designated heritage asset, combined with inadequate privacy separation distances and insufficient private amenity space for future occupants, meant the public benefits of the development did not outweigh the significant harm caused.