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Dismissed18 August 20233311209

Land to East of Whitehough Grange, Barley, Lancashire, BB12 9LF

Planning appeal 3311209 at Land to East of Whitehough Grange, Barley, Lancashire, BB12 9LF (Pendle Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 August 2023 by Inspector Hendley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the significance of the Whitehough Conservation Area with regard to its setting.

the construction of 5 dwellings

Authority
Pendle Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hendley D
Postcode
BB12 9LF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the significance of the Whitehough Conservation Area with regard to its setting
  • the effect on the safety of users by way of the proposed access arrangements
  • whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
  • whether it would make adequate provision for affordable housing

What decided it

The unacceptable effect on the significance of the Whitehough Conservation Area with regard to its setting and the unacceptable effect on the safety of users by way of the proposed access arrangements were decisive, with the heritage and safety harms not outweighed by the public benefits.

The less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset and the unacceptable safety risks were not outweighed by the moderate contribution to housing supply, provision of one affordable housing unit, limited social benefits to rural housing choice, and moderate weight given to bridge improvements for the outdoor centre.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV1Policy ENV2Policy ENV4Policy LIV4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 110Paragraph 111Paragraph 176

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