Planning appeal decision
Netherby, Aughton Road, Gressingham, LA2 8LS
Planning appeal 3309728 at Netherby, Aughton Road, Gressingham, LA2 8LS (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 4 May 2023 by Inspector Robbie K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
the resubmission of application 20/01303/FUL for the creation of a lake and associated engineering operations, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements
- Authority
- Lancaster City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Robbie K
- Postcode
- LA2 8LS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
What decided it
The proposal would result in a feature that is incongruous and alien in the landscape, harmful to the character and appearance of the area and the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB, contrary to the statutory purpose of AONBs and local plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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