Planning appeal decision
Land Off Stricklands Lane, , Stalmine
Planning appeal 3293408 at Land Off Stricklands Lane, , Stalmine (Wyre Borough Council) was allowed on 13 July 2022 by Inspector Hanna 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 surrounding area.
two 80 bed care homes (full application) and up to 50 dwellings with access details (outline application)
- Authority
- Wyre Borough Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other Major Developments
- Inspector
- Hanna P
- Postcode
- FY6 0LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The siting and design of the care homes in relation to the streetscene and character of the area: in Appeal A the prominent location and bulky form created unacceptable harm, whereas in Appeal B the rear siting and design integration with residential development avoided such harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP2CDMP3SA1/7HP3SP7HP2HP9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 56Paragraph 57Paragraph 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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