Planning appeals in Durham County Council, 2022

an Energy from Waste Facility. Summary of Recommendation: The appeal be allowed and planning permission be granted subject to the conditions outlined in Annex E. 1. PROCEDURAL AND BACKGROUND MATTERS 1.1 The Inquiry was in respect of an appeal against the refusal of planning permission for an Energy from Waste (EfW) Facility which has been recovered for determination by the Secretary of State by letter dated 26 May 2022. The reason given for the recovery was that the appeal involves proposals giving rise to substantial regional or national controversy. 1.2 A case management conference was held on 20 June 2022 to discuss administrative and

the construction and operation of an high temperature thermal treatment facility for clinical and hazardous wastes

the change of use of a six-bedroom dwelling (Class C3) to a small House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4) or 6 bed dwelling(C3)

proposed extension and conversion to 2no apartments

outline consent (with all matters reserved) for up to four residential dwellings

Construction of two detached dormer dwellings

change of use of first and second floors to create a 12- bedroom student accommodation facility with rear extension, external communal terrace, cycle parking, bin storage and associated works

a 1.8m fence along the boundary of the garden of the property

the change of use from a materials storage area to permit the siting of 16 executive holiday lodges without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DM/15/01520/FPA, dated 21 July 2016

proposed Storage Containers (x6) and 4 CCTV steel poles, concrete pad (retrospective) and concrete pad with mobile field shelter in field

to change the fascia sign on 12 North Road and erect a double-sided projecting sign

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land from agricultural land to a mixed use comprising of an equestrian use and a dog exercise area; associated storage of 2 no. large static caravan(s) and attached timber extensions, used in connection with the unauthorised mixed use; and unauthorised excavation work(s) undertaken to create hardstanding area(s) within the subject site to accommodate access / egress arrangements

two storey rear extension

Conversion of Agricultural Barn under Full planning 4/11/00598/FPA to Residential Dwelling

external works to the rear of the property to enlarge structural opening to install thin profile bifolding doors. Internal works to remove existing chimney breast at ground floor only

external works to the rear of the property to enlarge structural opening to install thin profile bifolding doors. Internal works to remove existing chimney breast at ground floor only

proposed garage, g.f. entrance and wc, first floor bedroom and bathroom extension proposed vehicular access with drop kerb to access new garage

conversion of stable block to dwelling including single storey extension, new access, and a detached single storey garage

the “Redevelopment of Stables to Provide 1no 4 Bed Dwelling

the demolition of existing garage and erection of a dormer bungalow, garage and associated works

change of use of building to residential property without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref DM/20/02300/FPA, dated 28 October 2020

the “erection of a new dwelling within land of 2 Cragdale Villas

horse arena to Kelloe Hall Farm

change of use of land south of 8 Tees View, Gainford to form domestic garden

residential development of up to 20no. dwellings”

Without planning permission operational development consisting of a two storey side extension to the former detached garage with workshop above

Change of use from small HMO (use class C4) to a sui generis HMO

Proposed single storey rear extension and first floor side extension with new flat roof over existing porch

Change of use of land for the keeping of horses and for the erection of stables and tack room. Retention of existing timber stables, steel container, dog kennels and day room

demolition of agricultural building and construction of 7no. tourist accommodation with associated car parking and landscaping

Erection of 1 no. 4 storey building comprising 3 no. units (use class E(a)(b)(c) or Sui Generis drinking establishment) to ground floor, 1 no. unit (use class E(d)) to first and second floor and 4 no. residential units (C3) ancillary to the commercial units to third floor

the erection of 118 No Dwellings, including 24 No 2 bedroom affordable bungalows (Inc. 2 No will be wheelchair accessible) together with associated infrastructure

construction of up to 171 dwellings, community hub and associated parking, school drop off/pick up car parking area, construction of new access from the B6532, provision of a ‘SuDS’ pond, associated infrastructure, and landscaping

a “fence constructed on top of boundary wall

a two storey extension

replacement doors and windows with UPVC

erection of dwelling

Without planning permission, the unauthorised material change of use from agricultural land for the storing of 2 no. large static caravan(s) and attached timber extensions, excavation work(s), storage of mini digger and tyres

The conversion of outbuildings for a material change of use of the land and buildings for use as Residential Holiday Lets

described on the application form as ‘erection of livestock building, retention of static caravan as site welfare facilities and storage container fo r ancillary storage

extension to existing brickshale quarry to continue supply of brick making materials to Eldon Brickworks, Eldon Quarry, Bishop Auckland without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 7/2007/0524CM, dated 5 December 2008

Construction of a hardstanding and erection of a timber stable and feed store building

a 1.8m fence along the boundary of the garden of the property

Erection of part two storey, part single storey extension to rear to form 1no. self-contained 5-bed house in multiple occupation (C4) to 1st and 2nd Floor and additional retail office, storage, and welfare facilities to ground floor. Erection of a single storey rear extension to existing Card Factory premises, to form new stockroom, office, and welfare facilities to ground floor

Erection of part two storey, part single storey extension to rear to form 1no. self-contained 5-bed house in multiple occupation (C4) to 1st and 2nd Floor and additional retail office, storage, and welfare facilities to ground floor. Erection of a single storey rear extension to existing Card Factory premises, to form new stockroom, office, and welfare facilities to ground floor

a pair of semi-detached houses built in garden curtilage of 2 Lime Cottages, Waldridge. Stone random rubble with pitched slate roofs to match existing cottage construction

described as ‘the land is being used as a private garden, from previous open space

Without planning permission the operational development consisting of the locating of a shipping container in the front garden of the property forward of the principal elevation of the dwelling house

Application for flexible use permission as a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) under the provisions of Class V of Part 2 of Schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015

36 dwellings (amended scheme) including demolition of buildings (outline – all matters reserved except access)

approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) relating to planning permission DM/16/00871/OUT for plot 14

two storey side extension and second storey extension to make two storey house

the Change of use from a C3 Dwellinghouse to a C4 House in multiple occupation, and the addition of 2No. roof lights with internal layout alterations