Loft Shay Farm, Clitheroe Road, Ribchester, PR3 2YQ

the conversion of and single storey extension to agricultural barn to form one dwelling and erection of a detached garage

Authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Singleton P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect on the historic character and appearance of the appeal building as a former agricultural building and of the surrounding landscape within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The significant detriment to the historic character and appearance of the traditional stone barn caused by the proposed extension and external alterations, combined with the conflict with development plan policies protecting the building's character and the AONB landscape, outweighed the moderate weight given to the appellant's family circumstances.

Plan policies cited: Policy DMH4, Policy DMG2, Key Statement EN2

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