Planning appeal decision
Deer Barn, Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, BB7 9QX
Planning appeal 3310889 at Deer Barn, Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, BB7 9QX (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2023 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the unauthorised openings on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, having regard to the location of the site within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB).
for the unauthorised window and doors that the previous owner installed to be allowed to remain. Please see drawings enclosed
- Authority
- Ribble Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- BB7 9QX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the unauthorised openings on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, having regard to the location of the site within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB)
What decided it
The unauthorised openings cause harm to the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area within the AONB, contrary to development plan policies, with no material considerations or public benefits sufficient to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- EN2DMG1DMG2DMH4
- 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.
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