Planning appeal decision
9240 North Valley Road, Colne, BB8 9RG
Planning appeal 3289439 at 9240 North Valley Road, Colne, BB8 9RG (Pendle Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 May 2022 by Inspector Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on amenity.
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- Authority
- Pendle Borough Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Williamson J
- Postcode
- BB8 9RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on amenity
- the effect of the proposal on public safety
What decided it
The proposed advertisement would significantly harm the appearance of the area by being out of proportion with the building and eroding its open, airy landscaped setting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 136
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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