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Allowed25 July 20233313104

7 Beech Crescent, Altham West, Accrington, BB5 5EQ

Planning appeal 3313104 at 7 Beech Crescent, Altham West, Accrington, BB5 5EQ (Hyndburn Borough Council) was allowed on 25 July 2023 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular regard to parking provision.

the change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to children’s home (Use Class C2), to provide care for up to 4 no. children with all associated facilities

Authority
Hyndburn Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Rafiq F
Postcode
BB5 5EQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular regard to parking provision

What decided it

The combined existing and proposed parking provision, together with the ability to manage staff scheduling and the site's accessible location with public transport, would not result in an unacceptable adverse impact on highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy Env7Policy DM32
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 111

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