Blackhouse Farm, Dale Head, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4TS

Planning appeal 3283415 at Blackhouse Farm, Dale Head, Slaidburn, Clitheroe, BB7 4TS (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 June 2022 by Inspector Hanna P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Blackhouse Farm, its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses.

Extension and conversion of existing outbuildings to create additional residential floorspace

Authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hanna P
Postcode: BB7 4TS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Blackhouse Farm, its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses
The effect of the proposed development on the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Grade II listed building and its setting, combined with adverse effects on the AONB, was not outweighed by the modest economic benefits and other public benefits of the proposal.

The less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset and adverse effect on the AONB were not outweighed by the modest economic benefits and other public benefits of the proposal

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: EN2EN5DME4DMG1DMG2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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