Planning appeal decision
Braeden, Bleasdale Lane, Claughton-On-Brock, PR3 1UR
Planning appeal 3305246 at Braeden, Bleasdale Lane, Claughton-On-Brock, PR3 1UR (Wyre Borough Council) was allowed on 22 February 2023 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the site's location within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
retrospective application for the erection of equine buildings and change of use of land to form car parking area
- Authority
- Wyre Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Rafferty C
- Postcode
- PR3 1UR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the site's location within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
- Whether the proposal represents sustainable development, having regard to its location and accessibility
What decided it
The proposal would not cause harm to the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB or the character and appearance of the area, and would represent sustainable development with no intensification of use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CDMP3Policy SP4Policy SP5Policy SP2Policy EP10
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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