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Dismissed21 April 20266003791

43 Kildale Grove, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS25 2AG

Planning appeal 6003791 at 43 Kildale Grove, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS25 2AG (Hartlepool Borough Council *) was dismissed on 21 April 2026 by Inspector Reed J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and area.

a single storey open sided roof structure outbuilding supported by Douglas fir timber posts, to provide shelter for vehicles

Authority
Hartlepool Borough Council *
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Reed J
Postcode
TS25 2AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and area

What decided it

The carport's prominent front garden location, overall footprint, design and massing cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding residential area, conflicting with development plan policy and the NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy QP4

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