Charoland Farm, Greenhalgh Lane, Greenhalgh With Thistleton, Preston, PR4 3HL

Planning appeal 3271466 at Charoland Farm, Greenhalgh Lane, Greenhalgh With Thistleton, Preston, PR4 3HL (Fylde Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 August 2021 by Inspector Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the location of the proposed development is acceptable, having regard to local policies regarding development in the countryside.

erection of two tourist accommodation units for holiday use

Authority: Fylde Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Williamson J
Postcode: PR4 3HL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the location of the proposed development is acceptable, having regard to local policies regarding development in the countryside
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal fails to accord with Policy GD4 because the plot depths and garden sizes are excessive for holiday accommodation use, making it not 'small-scale', and it significantly harms the rural character and appearance of the area through its uniform and symmetrical design.

The moderate weight given to the economic benefits of rural diversification and business expansion did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance and the conflict with Policy GD4.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S1Policy GD4Policy GD7Policy EC6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 174

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