I've received confirmed details of the planning appeal hearing for the former pit heap site at Hesleden. Please see full details below, including contact details for the case officer dealing with any queries.
Please note: The appellant is appealing against the county council’s decision to refuse planning permission. The appeal hearing falls under the jurisdiction of the government’s Planning Inspectorate, and not Durham County Council.
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended) SECTION 78 – NOTIFICATION OF HEARING DATE
Application reference: DM/22/00010/MIN
Appeal reference: APP/X1355/W/24/3340343
Name of appellant: Mr Robert Surtees
Site: Former Colliery Spoil Heap Hesleden TS27 4PN
Proposed development: Continued restoration of colliery spoil heap, including extraction, processing and export of combustible material, limestone and sand for a period of 10 years
Appeal Start Date: 24 May 2024
I am writing to notify you of the arrangements that have been made for the hearing to be held regarding the appeal by Mr Robert Surtees against the Councils decision to refuse planning permission.
The hearing will start at 10 am on Tuesday 30th July 2024 at Hesleden Working Men's Club, Front Street, Hesleden.
The hearing is expected to take 2 days. The Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State under paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 6 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990 will attend to hear representations and thereafter will decide the appeal.
Members of the public may attend the hearing and, at the Inspector’s discretion, express their views. Hesleden Working Men’s Club has access for disabled people. However, if you, or anyone you know has a disability and is concerned about facilities at the hearing venue, you should contact the Council to confirm that suitable provisions are in place. Public parking is available.
Copies of the questionnaire completed by the County Council, the Council’s and the appellant’s Statements and any future comments are available for inspection online at http://publicaccess.durham.gov.uk/online-applications/ using the reference DM/22/00010/MIN.
The decision will be published on the link above and on https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/
Should you require any further information please contact the case officer Chris Shields:
Direct Tel: 03000 261394 email: Chris.shields@durham.gov.uk
