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Dismissed28 November 20223301972

Far Pastures Farm, Burnley Road East, Waterfoot, Rossendale, BB4 9NH

Planning appeal 3301972 at Far Pastures Farm, Burnley Road East, Waterfoot, Rossendale, BB4 9NH (Rossendale Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 November 2022 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having regard to the countryside location and local planning policy.

change of use of agricultural land to dog exercise fields, including formation of car parking, internal tracks siting of field shelters and one refreshment unit (shipping container)

Authority
Rossendale Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Wilson L
Postcode
BB4 9NH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having regard to the countryside location and local planning policy
  • The effect of the proposed development on surface water drainage and flood risk

What decided it

The proposed development, at the scale presented with multiple elements including extensive parking and a shipping container, would harmfully alter the character of the open countryside and be visually intrusive from public vantage points, conflicting with local plan policies requiring countryside development to enhance rural character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD2Policy LT3Policy LT6Policy ENV1Policy ENV3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12Paragraph 14Paragraph 15Paragraph 84

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