Quernmore House, Littledale Road, Quernmore, LA2 9EN

to seek planning approval in connection with the conversion of two dwellings and office into one dwelling, internal remodelling and extension

Authority: Lancaster City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Francis M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling
The effect on landscape character of the area and the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
The effect of the proposal on biodiversity

What decided it

The proposal would cause substantial harm to the significance of the non-designated heritage asset and the character and appearance of the dwelling, fail to conserve the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB, and significantly harm biodiversity including protected species, with no material considerations outweighing these identified harms.

Framework references: 203, 176

Plan policies cited: Policy DM29, Policy DM41, Policy SP7, Policy DM46, Policy SP8, Policy EN2, Policy EN3, Policy DM44

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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