Angram Green Cottage, West Lane, Worston, Clitheroe, BB7 1QB

Planning appeal 3283845 at Angram Green Cottage, West Lane, Worston, Clitheroe, BB7 1QB (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 May 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed bunk barn would be compatible with existing surrounding uses, with particular regard to the effects of increased recreational activity, vehicle movements, noise and other potential disturbance on amenity.

the conversion of existing agricultural barn to a bunk barn with parking, access and storage

Authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Cryan M
Postcode: BB7 1QB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed bunk barn would be compatible with existing surrounding uses, with particular regard to the effects of increased recreational activity, vehicle movements, noise and other potential disturbance on amenity

What decided it

The proposal would result in unacceptable noise disturbance and loss of amenity for the occupiers of the neighbouring Angram Green Farmhouse from vehicle movements, visitor activity, and the existing agricultural use of the adjoining barn, making it incompatible with existing surrounding uses contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DMG1DMB3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 176

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