Plot 7, Land North East Of St. Aidans Terrace, Trimdon Station, TS29 6BT

Planning appeal 6003799 at Plot 7, Land North East Of St. Aidans Terrace, Trimdon Station, TS29 6BT (Durham County Council) was dismissed on 10 April 2026 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed barn and retention of the animal shelter comply with development plan policies relating to development in the countryside.

Part-retrospective change of use of agricultural land to a mixed-use comprising agricultural and equestrian purposes (including associated ancillary activities), together with the erection of a mixed use barn and the retrospective provision of an animal shelter

Authority: Durham County Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Wraight G
Postcode: TS29 6BT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed barn and retention of the animal shelter comply with development plan policies relating to development in the countryside
The effect of the proposed barn on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate commercial need for the agricultural use, combined with the significant visual harm to the character and appearance of the countryside, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan and material considerations did not indicate a decision should be made otherwise than in accordance with the plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 10Policy 13Policy 29Policy 39County Durham Plan 2020

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