®Planning appeal decision
The Stables, Jacks Lane, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2DJ
Planning appeal 3266016 at The Stables, Jacks Lane, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2DJ (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 June 2021 by Inspector Coyne C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would represent inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant Development Plan policies.
described on the application form as ‘Steel portal frame building to house stables, restroom, WC and storage of feed and equipment’. (sic)
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Coyne C
- Postcode
- BL5 2DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would represent inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant Development Plan policies
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- if the development is inappropriate, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify the development
What decided it
The substantial harm to Green Belt openness and the significant harm to rural character and appearance were not clearly outweighed by the economic and operational benefits advanced by the appellant.
the substantial harm to the Green Belt and significant harm to character and appearance were not clearly outweighed by the economic benefits, rural economy support, and veterinary justification for improved horse facilities
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CG7APPolicy CG3Policy OA3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 143Paragraph 145Paragraph 133Paragraph 80Paragraph 83
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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