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Split Decision22 March 20223284903

Higher Beck Farm Green Moor Lane, Knowle Green, Ribchester, Lancashire, PR3 2YR

Planning appeal 3284903 at Higher Beck Farm Green Moor Lane, Knowle Green, Ribchester, Lancashire, PR3 2YR (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 March 2022 by Inspector Taylor K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed polytunnel on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with regard to the location of the site in the open countryside.

the erection of donkey shelter, polytunnel and pergola

Authority
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector
Taylor K
Postcode
PR3 2YR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed polytunnel on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with regard to the location of the site in the open countryside

What decided it

The polytunnel's substantial scale, stark polythene appearance, and prominent visibility from surrounding vantage points in open countryside would cause significant harm to character and appearance, conflicting with local plan policies requiring high design standards and development in keeping with landscape character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN2Policy DMG1Policy DMG2

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