®Planning appeal decision
LILAC LODGE, EAST TERRACE, RODDYMOOR, DL15 9QY
- Authority
- Durham County Council
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- DL15 9QY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- effect of the proposal on character and appearance of the area
- effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers, with regard to private amenity space
What decided it
The spatial relationship between the proposed dwelling and its constrained triangular plot would result in unacceptable harm to character and appearance and poor living conditions for future occupiers that cannot be outweighed by the modest housing and economic benefits, even under the tilted balance.
The modest benefits of housing delivery, economic activity, efficient use of land and off-site open space contribution (moderate weight) were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions, and conflict with up-to-date development plan policies (heavy weight), such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 39, 124, 125, 129
Plan policies cited: Policy 6, Policy 29, Policy 31, Policy 39, Policy 40, Policy 26, Durham County Council Residential Amenity Standards Supplementary Planning Document 2023, Durham County Council Residential Trees, Woodlands and Hedges Supplementary Planning Document 2024
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.