Planning appeal decision
9 Birtwistle Terrace, Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BT
Planning appeal 3313514 at 9 Birtwistle Terrace, Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BT (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 17 May 2023 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal is in a suitable location for the use sought having regard to the development plan.
for the change of use and conversion of domestic dwelling into hairdressing salon
- Authority
- Ribble Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- BB6 8BT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal is in a suitable location for the use sought having regard to the development plan
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of surrounding residential occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
What decided it
The proposal accords with the development plan as a whole, being in a suitable location for the use sought with no unacceptable harm to living conditions or character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMG2Policy DMB1Policy DMG1
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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