Planning appeal decision
The Redwell Inn, Arkholme, Carnforth, LA6 1BQ
Planning appeal 3298960 at The Redwell Inn, Arkholme, Carnforth, LA6 1BQ (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 20 October 2022 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
the installation of two tourism accommodation units at the Red Well Inn and associated landscaping with native species planting
- Authority
- Lancaster City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- LA6 1BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
What decided it
The complicated and unusual glazed form of the proposed pods would stand out sharply and detract from the rural character and setting of the AONB, contrary to the development plan policies on character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM29Policy DM46Policy EN3Policy SP4Policy DM15Policy DM47Policy SP5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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