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Dismissed9 November 20223296035

Land Opposite The Barn Ben Lane , Barnoldswick , Lancashire, BB18 6HR

Planning appeal 3296035 at Land Opposite The Barn Ben Lane , Barnoldswick , Lancashire, BB18 6HR (Pendle Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 November 2022 by Inspector Hitchcock R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents.

Reserved Matters: Major: Erection of 14 No. Dwellinghouses (Appearance, Landscaping and Layout) for Outline Permission 18/0821/RES

Authority
Pendle Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Hitchcock R
Postcode
BB18 6HR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents
  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the locality
  • flood and pollution risks arising from foul water disposal from the site

What decided it

The significant and imposing degree of overlooking of adjacent rear amenity spaces caused by first-floor windows in house type D at uncharacteristically close quarters to neighbouring properties, which would unduly affect the ability of existing residents to enjoy their garden areas and conflict with Policy ENV2.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV2Policy ENV7

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