Planning appeal decision
Close Nook Farm , Rochdale Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0RR
Planning appeal 3285842 at Close Nook Farm , Rochdale Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0RR (Rossendale Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 May 2022 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
described in the application form as ‘replacement agricultural building’
- Authority
- Rossendale Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Martinson P
- Postcode
- BL0 0RR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial scale, bulk and industrial appearance of the proposed building would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the distinctive landscape character of Rossendale, contrary to the development plan and Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy ENV3Policy 1Policy 18Policy 21Policy 23Policy 24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 174
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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