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Allowed7 August 20233308866

Furness Abbey, Abbey Approach, Furness Abbey, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0PJ

Planning appeal 3308866 at Furness Abbey, Abbey Approach, Furness Abbey, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0PJ (Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council *) was allowed on 7 August 2023 by Inspector Freer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site, having regard to its location within the settings of the listed buildings, the Scheduled Monument and the setting of the conservation area.

the installation of new statue in memory of Sir John Laing

Authority
Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council *
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Freer P
Postcode
LA13 0PJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site, having regard to its location within the settings of the listed buildings, the Scheduled Monument and the setting of the conservation area

What decided it

The statue's location against a dense vegetation backdrop would prevent it from being visually intrusive or affecting the ability to appreciate the significance of the listed buildings and heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DS2Policy DS5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 194Paragraph 199Paragraph 200

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