Use for which an LDC is sought is use of a dwellinghouse (C3a) as a children's home for a maximum of one child, with two carers, with one sleeping overnight, working on a rota basis (C2)
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Borough Success Rate
In Durham County Council, approx 27.7% of Change of use appeals are successful. (Sample: 119 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Harbottle M
Archive Data: 20 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
35.0%
↑ High
National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
Inspector's Analysis
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Appeal Decision
by Mark Harbottle BSc MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 27 February 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/X1355/X/25/3359936
18 Dene Terrace, Shotton Colliery, Durham DH6 2QX
• The appeal is made under section 195 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)
(“the Act”) against a refusal to gran…