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Notice varied and upheld25 April 20233301926

Land Adjoining Hawkshaw Farm, Longsight Road, Clayton Le Dale, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 9DW

Planning appeal 3301926 at Land Adjoining Hawkshaw Farm, Longsight Road, Clayton Le Dale, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 9DW (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 25 April 2023 by Inspector McGlone A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the woodland.

without planning permission, construction and substantial development of an access track, installation of a drainage system on the land, the installation of shipping containers on the land and creation of areas of hardstanding

Authority
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
McGlone A
Postcode
BB1 9DW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the woodland
  • Whether the proposal is required to assist the maintenance and management of the woodland

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the woodland caused by the large areas of hardstanding and storage containers was not outweighed by the appellants' need to manage and maintain the woodland.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2023

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