Land at Barnwood Road, Earby, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6LQ

Planning appeal 3279800 at Land at Barnwood Road, Earby, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 6LQ (Pendle Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 31 January 2022 by Inspector Phillips A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.

the material change of use of the land from domestic garages to the siting of containers used for storage and domestic garages

Authority: Pendle Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Change of use
Inspector: Phillips A
Postcode: BB18 6LQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The steel containers have an industrial appearance at odds with the residential surroundings and open countryside location, causing harm to character and appearance contrary to Policy ENV2.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV1Policy ENV2

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