Tattersalls Farm, Hurstwood Village, Worsthorne, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3LG

the change of use of land from agriculture to hospitality venue, erection of temporary building, and creation of access track and parking area

Authority: Burnley Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: McGlone A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the rural economy and the landscape character of the countryside
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers, with particular regard to noise, disturbance and lighting

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to the landscape character of the countryside through the introduction of large structures and permanent access infrastructure in an open, rural and largely undeveloped landscape, which outweighs the economic benefits of farm diversification.

Framework references: 84, 85, 174

Plan policies cited: Policy EMP5, Policy NE3, Policy SP5, Policy NE5

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