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Dismissed21 August 20233311533

Bank House, 1 Ribble Lane, Chatburn, Clitheroe, Lancs, BB7 4AG

Planning appeal 3311533 at Bank House, 1 Ribble Lane, Chatburn, Clitheroe, Lancs, BB7 4AG (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 August 2023 by Inspector Duff N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the character or appearance of the Chatburn Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced.

to install a double driveway to the front of Bank House. This will be to the right hand side (as you are looking at the property). This planning application is to request a dropped curb at the front of the property

Authority
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Duff N
Postcode
BB7 4AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the character or appearance of the Chatburn Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced

What decided it

The removal of a substantial section of the historic stone boundary wall to accommodate the driveway would cause less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset that could not be justified by the limited public benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Key Statement EN5Policy DME4Policy DMG1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 130

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