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Allowed31 August 20213276516

Glenridding, 24 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QZ

Planning appeal 3276516 at Glenridding, 24 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QZ (West Lancashire District Council) was allowed on 31 August 2021 by Inspector Hockenhull H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ruff Lane Conservation Area.

a detached garage development

Authority
West Lancashire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hockenhull H
Postcode
L39 4QZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Ruff Lane Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area through its modest scale, design, substantial road setback, and effective screening by vegetation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GN3Policy EN4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 16

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