The appeal is dismissed and outline planning permission is refused for the erection of 61 No. 2,3, and 4 bedroom 2 storey dwellings with associated works on Dovecote Hill, South Church, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 6TA. The Application Reference DM/14/02040/FPA dated 8 July 2014 was refused by notice dated 19 February 2015. The appeal is made by Gleeson Developments Ltd against the decision of Durham County Council.