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Search the Public Notice PortalPlans to build a home in a County Durham village have been approved by the council.
The new home will be built on land west of Tanfield Manor, Tanfield, and will provide access from the existing driveway into the manor.
Submitted by Mr Scott Tate, the proposal was approved on March 19 and includes using a 30-acre countryside site with residential, commercial, and rural buildings like stables and dog kennels.
The new house is meant to help a family member manage the business, offering security and care for animals around the clock, while also planning for the future as the current owner nears retirement.
During the planning process, the house design was changed to lower the height of the building.
Various consultations were held during this process.
Durham County Council (DCC) Ecology had no objections but asked for bird and bat boxes and improved landscaping.
DCC Highways also had no objections, but the house must have electric vehicle charging points.
Meanwhile, the DCC Contaminated Land Team asked for a land contamination assessment before construction begins.
The DCC Landscape Team had concerns about the house's impact on the landscape and suggested it be moved closer to the stables, but these concerns were considered acceptable by the council.
No objections or comments were received from 23 neighbouring properties.
Key considerations in the planning process included the principle of development, visual and landscape impact, and highway safety.
The proposal aligns with the County Durham Plan, supporting rural workers' homes where needed, and a succession plan for the stables and kennels justifies the need for the new house.
The council also deemed the visual and landscape impact acceptable, given the existing built environment and limited public views.
No issues were raised regarding highway safety, with the existing access considered safe.
As part of the conditions of approval, the new house must remain tied to the business at Tanfield Manor, meaning only people working in the rural enterprise can live there.
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Before the house can be occupied, electric vehicle charging points must be installed, and the chosen external materials must be approved before building starts.
Building can only happen Monday to Saturday, with no work allowed on Sundays or public holidays.
Work must begin only after a land contamination assessment.
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