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Dismissed11 December 20233308399

Crow Hill Cottage, West Lane, Worston, Lancashire, BB7 1QA

Planning appeal 3308399 at Crow Hill Cottage, West Lane, Worston, Lancashire, BB7 1QA (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 December 2023 by Inspector Freer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

a single storey garden room extension to the rear

Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Freer P
Postcode
BB7 1QA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
  • whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Worston Conservation Area
  • the effect on the character of the surrounding open countryside

What decided it

The harm to the special interest and significance of the Grade II listed building and the character of the conservation area, being less than substantial but considerable, outweighs the minimal public benefits identified, particularly as the dwelling remains viable without the works.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Key Statement ENV5Policy DMG1Policy DME4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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