Planning Appeal - Medomsley Road
The accountancy practice which applied for a change of use at 279 Medomsley Road has appealed against the council’s decision to refuse the application.
Basic details of the case can be seen at Derwentside District Councils website on http://www.derwentside.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=8427&step=4&ref=1/2007/0614 . Full details and all papers relating to the case can be viewed by appointment at the Council Offices.
Many local residents have objected to the proposals on the grounds of increased traffic in the back street and parking difficulties, which is fundamentally why the planning committee turned it down.
If you want to make your opinions known to the Planning Inspectorate, you should first visit the council offices to make sure you have a good grasp of the issues, and particularly the grounds of appeal which hinge around:
- Disputing that the change of use will increase traffic or parking problems
- Stating that the traffic dangers have been overstated
- Arguing that local residents had not claimed “loss of amenity” and that that was a ground for refusal “concocted” by council officers.
Communication with the Planning Inspectorate about this case can be made on paper or electronically through http://www.pcs.planningportal.gov.uk/pcsportal/ViewCase.asp?casename=APP/V1315/A/07/2058102&caseaddress=COO.2036.300.2.8879612
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