Land to the rear of the former Punch Bowl Inn, Longridge Road, Hurst Green , BB7 9QW

a change of use of land to create a 15no pitch static caravan holiday park

Authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Phillips A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect on the setting of the Grade II listed building known as The Punch Bowl Inn and the special historical and architectural qualities it possesses
the effect on the character and appearance of the area and, in particular, whether the development would conserve the setting of the landscape and scenic beauty of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The harmful effect on the setting of the Grade II listed building, combined with the absence of substantial public benefits that would outweigh that harm, rendered the development contrary to the development plan and statutory heritage protection requirements.

Framework references: 172

Plan policies cited: Key Statement EN5, Key Statement EN2, Policy DME4, Policy DMG1, Policy DMG2

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