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Dismissed21 September 20213275902

Land off Accrington Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2BJ

Planning appeal 3275902 at Land off Accrington Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2BJ (Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 September 2021 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Erection of 3 number terrace style dwelling houses on vacant land off Accrington Road

Authority
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Caine M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The configuration of the proposed development, particularly the prominent retaining walls and blank western elevation, would have a significantly harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, conflicting with Core Strategy Policy CS16 and Local Plan Part 2 Policy 11.

The modest benefits of three dwellings and the site's sustainable location could not outweigh the significantly harmful effect on character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS16 of the Blackburn with Darwen Core Strategy (2011)Policy 11 of the Blackburn with Darwen Local Plan Part 2 (2015)Core Strategy Policies CS5Core Strategy Policies CS7

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