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Dismissed28 January 20223280166

Land at Royalty Lane, New Longton, Lancashire, PR4 4JD

Planning appeal 3280166 at Land at Royalty Lane, New Longton, Lancashire, PR4 4JD (South Ribble Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 January 2022 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the full planning application for the erection of 1 no. dwelling following the removal of existing garage

Authority
South Ribble Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Rafferty C
Postcode
PR4 4JD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No. 5 Royalty Lane with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The significant adverse effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, which was not outweighed by the limited benefits of the proposal or the absence of harm to neighbouring privacy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy B1Policy G17

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