Planning appeal decision
Bainsbeck Farm, Arkholme, Carnforth, LA6 1BA
Planning appeal 3288032 at Bainsbeck Farm, Arkholme, Carnforth, LA6 1BA (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 24 February 2022 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Arkholme Conservation Area and its effect on the adjacent non-designated heritage assets.
Demolition of two small domestic outbuildings and replacement with a garage/workshop/store
- Authority
- Lancaster City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark J
- Postcode
- LA6 1BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Arkholme Conservation Area and its effect on the adjacent non-designated heritage assets
What decided it
The proposed building's scale, design and prominence would not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Arkholme Conservation Area and would harm the significance of the non-designated heritage assets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM38Policy DM41
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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