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Planning appeals in Durham County Council, 2023

48 appeals decided in 2023, 24% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Dismissed28 December 2023· minor3326396
    Land South East of Whitechurch, Church Street Head, Durham, DH1 3DN

    telecommunication equipment and cabinets 15m high monopole - grey - RAL7035 Equipment Cabinets - grey - RAL7035

  2. Dismissed19 December 2023· minor3329436
    Roslyn House, Roslyn Terrace, Hamsterley, Durham, DL13 3QF

    new 4-bedroom dwelling to rear of Roslyn House, Roslyn Terrace to include shared access and a part change of use from agricultural land to residential

  3. Allowed11 December 2023· minor3324172
    Site of the Former St Peters School, Main Road, Gainford, DL2 3BQ

    Demolition of fire-damaged building

  4. Allowed6 December 2023· major3299836
    Land at Sheraton Hall Farm, Sheraton, Hartlepool, TS27 4RD
  5. Allowed6 December 2023· major3299829
    Land at Sheraton Hall Farm, Sheraton, Hartlepool, TS27 4RD

    installation and operation of a solar farm together with all associated works, equipment and necessary infrastructure

  6. Dismissed5 December 2023· minor3327823
    44 Canterbury Road, Newton Hall, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5PY

    the change of use from retail shop to hot food takeaway

  7. Dismissed28 November 2023· minor3325314
    Land South of The Rowans, Pittington Road, Rainton Gate, Houghton Le Spring, DH5 9RG

    Outline Planning Application with all matters reserved for the construction of 2no. dwellings (Use Class C3), with associated landscaping and ancillary development

  8. Dismissed24 November 2023· other3321798
    8 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NJ
  9. Notice upheld24 November 2023· enforcement3319974
    8 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NJ

    Exterior painting of front and gable elevations of listed building in dark grey and black colours without listed building consent

  10. Dismissed8 November 2023· minor3321300
    Laurendale Farm, Fleming Field, Shotton Colliery, Durham, DH6 2JQ

    prior notification for the change of use of an agricultural building to a dwelling

  11. Notice varied and upheld6 November 2023· enforcement3319589
    19 Oswald Close, Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9LX

    without planning permission the operational development consisting of the erection of a single storey extension to the front elevation of the dwelling

  12. Dismissed13 October 2023· major3323086
    Land North West of Beamish Hall Hotel, Beamish, Stanley, DH9 0YB

    the construction of 24no. Luxury Holiday Lodges, Reception Building and Associated Landscaping

  13. Dismissed9 October 2023· minor3326624
    The Farmers Arms, South Side, Shadforth , Durham, DH6 1LL

    retrospective planning application for extended terrace and 5 beach huts / dining areas including change of use of part of carpark to outside drink and dining terrace

  14. Dismissed3 October 2023· minor3324063
    Fairhills, Huntshieldford, St Johns Chapel, Durham, DL13 1RQ

    general purpose agricultural building

  15. Dismissed27 September 2023· minor3326086
    Land at West Farm, Old Shotton, Peterlee, SR8 2NA

    detached house (application to extend extant permission expiry 21/05/2022)

  16. Dismissed21 September 2023· householder3325365
    The Coach House, Derwentcote Farm, Hamsterley Colliery, Durham, NE17 7RR

    first floor extension with balcony

  17. Allowed20 September 2023· minor3322779
    Mill Granary, Road Leading To The Mill, Ingleton, Durham, DL2 3HH

    change of use of an existing holiday to residential dwelling

  18. Dismissed8 September 2023· householder3326796
    Woodside, Sleetburn Lane, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8LQ

    replacement of former stable block with a new outbuilding with uses incidental to main dwelling house

  19. Unknown7 September 2023· other3317299
    Hamsterley Village Green
  20. Dismissed6 September 2023· householder3321585
    22 Charters Crescent, South Hetton, Durham, DH6 2TP

    the ”retention of 5 ft 10in (1778mm) wall at front of property. (Reasons for this installation please see separate sheet attached) Both neighbours were consulted on the panel wall on the boundary. Both neighbours agreed to the installation of the wall

  21. Dismissed9 August 2023· minor3317548
    Merrington Stables, Vyners Close, Kirk Merrington, DL16 7HB

    Construction of 1no. rural workers dwelling

  22. Allowed28 July 2023· minor3297702
    North Leazes Small Holding, Greenfields, High Etherley, Durham, DL14 0LJ

    Change of use of land for the keeping of horses and erection of stables together with the erection of a domestic storage building

  23. Dismissed21 July 2023· minor3306256
    1 The Pastures, Clough Dene, Tantobie, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9PN
  24. Allowed21 July 2023· minor3306183
    1 The Pastures, Clough Dene, Tantobie, Stanley, Durham, DH9 9PN

    Change of use of stable building to residential development (use class C3) for one single storey dwelling with associated landscaping and access

  25. Dismissed29 June 2023· minor3315170
    9 Meadow Dale, Chilton, Ferryhill, Durham, DL17 0RW

    Change of use of land to side from open space to residential and enclosure with 1.8m fence

  26. Dismissed28 June 2023· minor3309307
    Land East of Greenland Lodge, Hamsteels Lane, Quebec, DH7 9RS

    provision of welfare unit for stables and storage container for animal feed (temporary units)

  27. Dismissed27 June 2023· minor3309512
    14 Mowbray Street, Durham, DH1 4BH

    a change of use from 5-bedroom C4 HMO to 7-bedroom sui generis HMO. Demolition of existing 2 storey extension, single storey lean -to extension and 2 storey extension to rear of property

  28. Allowed23 June 2023· minor3313662
    Unit 9, Byron House, Hall Dene Way, Seaham Grange Industrial Estate, Seaham, SR7 0PY

    change of use to pet crematorium and the installation of a stainless steel chimney extending through the roof

  29. Dismissed22 June 2023· minor3314836
    1 Sycamore Court, Road Leading To Rowley Farm, Rowley, Durham, DH8 9AD

    the construction of a 60ft x 40ft general agricultural building to be used for the storage of agricultural machinery and a workshop

  30. Dismissed20 June 2023· householder3320857
    Bracken Cottage, Bank Foot, Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2PD

    the removal of porch and erection of two storey flat roofed and gabled extensions to front of property, and construction of dormer windows to the rear

  31. Dismissed12 June 2023· minor3312601
    Craggs View Kennels, Land to Rear of West View, Evenwood, DL14 9QH

    part of the site has been used for breeding dogs for the last 7 years and the client is registered to breed dogs with Durham County Council and has had regular inspections. He has added more kennels and dog runs, converted part of an existing building for breeding dogs, concreted a new base and constructed additional walls and timber fencing

  32. Dismissed2 June 2023· minor3313120
    74 High Street South, Langley Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8EX

    change of use of ground floor commercial unit from now-vacant laundrette to hot food takeaway (fish & chip shop), with new glazed shopfront at ground floor level, internal roller shutters and other external alterations, with rear single-storey extension into existing yard, formation of bin storage areas and erection of external flue to rear above new extension flat roof to terminate through high velocity cowl above eaves level

  33. Dismissed31 May 2023· minor3313275
    Sandbed Farm, Ramshaw Lane, Ramshaw, Durham, DL14 0NB

    Erection of detached dwelling and garage together with associated poultry hut

  34. Dismissed25 May 2023· minor3312412
    1 Boyd Street, Durham, DH1 3DP

    change of use from dwellinghouse class C3 to 4 person house in multiple occupation, class C4

  35. Allowed25 May 2023· major3308881
    Agricultural Land to the South of Murton and North of South Hetton, SR7 9SF

    the installation and operation of a ground mounted photovoltaic solar farm, inclusive of solar arrays, transformers, substation, landscaping, fencing, internal access tracks, access, CCTV and other associated works, for the purpose of generating and exporting renewable energy to the electricity grid network

  36. Dismissed29 March 2023· householder3314570
    52 Longdean Park, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH3 4DG

    ground floor rear extension and internal renovation works. Modernisation of existing family property with replacement doors, windows and retrofitted insulation, installation of solar panels with new roof tiles. Replacement flat roof to porch and garage and widened driveway with dropped kerb

  37. Dismissed29 March 2023· householder3314081
    2 The Avenue, Durham, DH1 4ED

    rear two storey extension with roof light and internal alterations

  38. Dismissed28 March 2023· minor3313256
    Crimdon Pony World, Coast Road, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4BL

    provide additional 3no holiday let style accommodation to existing block of stables/accommodation and kids club

  39. Appeal Withdrawn23 March 2023· other3319151
    Appeal 3319151
  40. Dismissed9 March 2023· ldc3309994
    26 Abbey Gardens, Willington, Crook, DL15 0UX

    use of a (C3a) dwelling for a children's home for a maximum of three children, with three carers , with two sleeping overnight, working on a rota basis (C2)

  41. Dismissed1 March 2023· commercial3309589
    Land Adjacent Hotel 52, A167, Thinford, Spennymoor, County Durham, DH6 5JQ

    the erection and display of two freestanding 48-sheet sized digital LED advertising units, each mounted on a central pole facing opposite directions in a ‘V’ formation

  42. Dismissed24 February 2023· householder3311782
    19 Oswald Close, West Cornforth, Ferryhill, DL17 9LX

    retention of single storey front extension (width 3.1m x length 3.5m)

  43. Allowed15 February 2023· minor3306151
    Oakwell Lodge, C31 (From C30 Bedburn Road Junc To C30 Junc At Harada Cottage), Hamsterley, Durham, DL13 3PP

    the change of use of 110sqm of grazing land into domestic curtilage

  44. Dismissed9 February 2023· minor3309292
    Woodside, Sleetburn Lane, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8LQ

    Redevelopment of existing stables to form one 2-bedroom dwelling

  45. Dismissed6 February 2023· minor3309642
    Land North of the Paddocks, SR7 8SL

    Erection of 2no. dwellings, associated access and amenity space

  46. Allowed25 January 2023· householder3299457
    9 Langley Road, Newton Hall, DH1 5LR

    erection of a fence (80 cm height) extending the wall (80 cm height) bordering the property boundary facing Langley Road and Hylton Cul-de- Sac, the final height is 160 cm from the street ground and the fence is made of treated timber panels

  47. Allowed24 January 2023· ldc3302123
    The Stables Morton Grange Manor, Chilton Moor, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 6QB

    An original stable building has been converted into a dwelling more than four years ago

  48. Dismissed10 January 2023· minor3304895
    Edmondsley Grange, Black House Lane, Edmondsley, DH7 6FG

    change of use, conversion and extension of redundant stables building to create 1no. residential dwelling

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