Plans for Trimdon Station holiday home approved by council

The proposal involves converting an outbuilding at Wingate Lodge, Salters Lane Ends, Town Kelloe, Trimdon Station, into a holiday let.

The application was submitted by Mr Adam Green and represented by Milbank Architects' Mr Doug Glass, on June 18 of this year.

Approval was granted by Durham County Council on Monday.

Development must begin within three years from the date of permission and must strictly adhere to the approved plans regarding location, floor plans, elevations, and sections.

To maintain visual consistency, external materials used must match the existing structure.

Measures outlined in the noise management plan must be followed during the holiday let’s operation to protect residential amenity.

It is restricted for holiday use only and cannot be used as a permanent residence.

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The owner must maintain an up-to-date register of occupiers and their home addresses and the development is exempt from the statutory requirement for a Biodiversity Gain Plan due to legislation exemptions.

This specific exemption applies because the application was submitted before February 2024, the development is considered "minor development" and impacts less than 25 square metres of habitat, or does not impact priority habitats.

It also qualifies under transitional arrangements because the planning permission is non-major and was submitted before the relevant deadline.

Public responses showed no objections, support, or representations during the consultation process.

Visit County Durham supported the proposal due to the need for more visitor accommodation in the county.

According to planning considerations, the proposal aligns with the County Durham Plan, which supports visitor accommodation and the conversion of existing structures in rural areas.

The development is expected to contribute positively to local tourism and the rural economy.

Design changes are seen as proportionate and sympathetic to the rural character.

There are adequate parking provisions on-site, and no concerns have been raised by the highways department.