Planning appeal decision
Land at Bank Cottages, Billington, Clitheroe, BB7 9NL
Planning appeal 3271278 at Land at Bank Cottages, Billington, Clitheroe, BB7 9NL (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 June 2021 by Inspector Hartley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
the construction of a pair of semi-detached bungalows with associated gardens and parking areas
- Authority
- Ribble Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hartley D
- Postcode
- BB7 9NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would have a dominant and discordant impact on the street-scene, departing unacceptably from the green wedge character that defines this part of Whalley Road.
The positive contribution to housing supply and economic benefits from two dwellings were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMG1Policy DMG2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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