Planning appeal decision
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
- Authority
- Ribble Valley Borough Council
- 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
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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