Rose Cottage New Lane, Eagland Hill, PRESTON, PR3 6BA

Erection of two holiday cottages. Set below the level of the highway

Authority: Wyre Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Caine M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the location of the site would be acceptable for holiday accommodation, having particular regard to the provisions of the development plan and the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the proposed development would be in an accessible location with regard to local services and facilities
The effect of the proposed development on the Pilling Moss Biological Heritage Site, with particular regard to the presence of pink footed geese

What decided it

The cumulative harm to the character and appearance of the countryside, inaccessibility to local services and facilities, and unmitigated harm to the Biological Heritage Site and protected species meant the proposal was not sustainable development and conflicted with the development plan.

Framework references: 105, 180

Plan policies cited: Policy SP1, Policy SP4, Policy EP9, Policy SP2, Policy CDMP6, Policy CDMP4

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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