Planning appeal decision
2 Whiteacre Lane, Barrow, Clitheroe, BB7 9BJ
Planning appeal 3278899 at 2 Whiteacre Lane, Barrow, Clitheroe, BB7 9BJ (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 12 May 2022 by Inspector Morgan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of varying the condition on the character and appearance of the area.
the construction of one new two storey dwelling and associated works without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 3/2020/1017, dated 1 February 2021
- Authority
- Ribble Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Morgan R
- Postcode
- BB7 9BJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of varying the condition on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The restricted visibility of the proposed turret due to the enclosed site location and the existing variation in building types in the surrounding area meant that the development would not cause undue harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMG1
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.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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