Planning appeal decision
Land at Lewth Farm, Lewth Lane, Woodplumpton, Preston, PR4 0TD
Planning appeal 3292539 at Land at Lewth Farm, Lewth Lane, Woodplumpton, Preston, PR4 0TD (Preston City Council) was dismissed on 19 October 2022 by Inspector Phillips A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether safe and suitable access to the site can be achieved for all users.
the material change of use of the Building from a lawful agricultural use to a commercial use for the storage and distribution of toys in connection with a business that sells toys
- Authority
- Preston City Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Change of use
- Inspector
- Phillips A
- Postcode
- PR4 0TD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether safe and suitable access to the site can be achieved for all users
What decided it
The access road is not suitable for the intensification of use by large commercial vehicles due to its narrowness, poor visibility, sharp bends, and lack of lighting, failing to provide safe and suitable access for all users.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ST1Policy ST2
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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