Oxendale Hall Osbaldeston Lane, Osbaldeston, Blackburn, BB2 7LZ

Planning appeal 3260383 at Oxendale Hall Osbaldeston Lane, Osbaldeston, Blackburn, BB2 7LZ (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 30 November 2021 by Inspector Ashworth S, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the special architectural and historic interest (or significance) of the listed building Oxendale Hall and on the setting of both buildings.

Demolition and reconfiguration of existing 20th century extensions, new extensions, and new garaging with associated landscaping

Authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Ashworth S
Postcode: BB2 7LZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the special architectural and historic interest (or significance) of the listed building Oxendale Hall and on the setting of both buildings

What decided it

The significant heritage benefit from removing and better enclosing the car park outweighed the limited harm caused by the proposed garage block, producing an overall 'no harm' heritage balance.

The significant benefit from car park improvements, together with limited benefits from improved legibility of the original building and relocation of the tennis court, outweighed the limited harm to the listed building and setting caused by the garage extension, resulting in an overall conclusion of no harm to the heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Key Statement EN5Policy DMG1Policy DME4

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