®Planning appeal decision
Land to South West of 82 Esp Lane, Barnoldswick, Lancashire
Planning appeal 3270424 at Land to South West of 82 Esp Lane, Barnoldswick, Lancashire (Pendle Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 June 2021 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Calf Hall and Gillians Conservation Area and the setting of Barnoldswick Conservation Area.
the construction of a single dwelling
- Authority
- Pendle Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- BB18 5SB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Calf Hall and Gillians Conservation Area and the setting of Barnoldswick Conservation Area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation areas and the rural setting of the heritage assets, though less than substantial in NPPF terms, outweighed the limited public benefits of a single dwelling.
The significant less-than-substantial harm to the significance and setting of the designated heritage assets outweighed the limited public benefits of housing supply, employment during construction, and local economic contribution.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy ENV2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 193Paragraph 194Paragraph 196
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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