8 Church Mews, Winston, Darlington, DL2 3RL

Extension to lower ground floor to form living room. Internal alterations. Extension to the back balcony. Revised openings to entrance door and windows to front elevation. (amended description). without complying with condition 2 attached to planning permission Ref DM/24/02991/FPA, dated 27 January 2025

Authority: Durham County Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: DL2 3RL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect the development has on the living conditions of neighbouring residents at 7 and 9 Church Mews, with particular reference to overbearing and privacy
the effect the development has on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The enlarged terrace as built, measuring approximately 2.7m in depth and forming a near full-width level platform, creates unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through overbearing presence and loss of privacy, and the cream-coloured render finish harms the character and appearance of the area.

Framework references: 12, 15

Plan policies cited: Policy 29, Policy 31, Policy 39

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