Land At Selby Lane, Selby Lane, Melling, Lancashire, LA6 2RA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• whether or not the planning application contains adequate information to enable it to be validated and determined
• if so, whether or not the development is suitably located with particular regard to protecting the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, maintaining the vitality of the local community and sustaining local services
• whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Melling Conservation Area and locally listed buildings
• whether or not the proposed development and use of the site would be suitably located with regard to flood risk

What decided it

The benefits of holiday accommodation provision would not outweigh the considerable harm to the intrinsic value and open rural character of the countryside and the less than substantial harm to the conservation area and listed building settings.

The limited economic benefits from a single part-time job and visitor spend were outweighed by considerable harm to the intrinsic value and open rural character of the countryside and less than substantial harm to the conservation area and listed building settings.