Planning appeal decision
Bradleys Farm , Four Acre Lane, Longridge, PR3 2TD
Planning appeal 3307740 at Bradleys Farm , Four Acre Lane, Longridge, PR3 2TD (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 April 2023 by Inspector Teasdale N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development demonstrates a functional need at Bradley's Farm.
outline application for the erection of an agricultural workers dwelling
- Authority
- Ribble Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Teasdale N
- Postcode
- PR3 2TD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development demonstrates a functional need at Bradley's Farm
- The effect of the proposed development on the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
What decided it
The failure to demonstrate a functional need for a dwelling at Bradley's Farm specifically, combined with the unacceptable visual impact on the AONB from the significant landscape works required, meant the development could not be justified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMH3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 80Paragraph 176
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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