Wilbrook, Blue Stone Lane, Mawdesley, Chorley, Lancashire, L40 2RG

Planning appeal 3270789 at Wilbrook, Blue Stone Lane, Mawdesley, Chorley, Lancashire, L40 2RG (Chorley Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 July 2021 by Inspector Hitchcock R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the locality.

the demolition of a detached dwelling (known as Wilbrook) including various outbuildings and the construction of five detached 2 storey dwelling and associated external works

Authority: Chorley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hitchcock R
Postcode: L40 2RG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the locality

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the locality, arising from the regimented layout and hard surfacing that would contrast with the dispersed, organically-arranged character of the area, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefit of 3 additional housing units.

The significant harm to character and appearance was weighed against the moderate benefit of 3 additional dwellings and the Council's housing land supply shortfall; the harm significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits, so the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BNE1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 11d

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