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Allowed21 October 20223294050

Scriddles Croft Smalden Lane, Grindleton, Clitheroe, BB7 4RX

Planning appeal 3294050 at Scriddles Croft Smalden Lane, Grindleton, Clitheroe, BB7 4RX (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 21 October 2022 by Inspector Morgan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

change of use of land to tourism, including the siting of a shepherd’s hut for use as holiday accommodation with associated outdoor space, car parking and alteration of vehicle access

Authority
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Morgan R
Postcode
BB7 4RX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The development causes no undue harm to character and appearance, and the revenue from the use sustains the existing farm business which plays an important role in protecting and conserving the AONB, making the proposal consistent with Framework paragraph 176 and the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMB3Policy DMG1Policy DMG2Core Strategy Key Statement EN2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 176

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