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Notice varied and upheld5 October 20233315044

Land to the South of Victoria Street, Cloughfold , Rossendale , Lancashire, BB4 7PT

Planning appeal 3315044 at Land to the South of Victoria Street, Cloughfold , Rossendale , Lancashire, BB4 7PT (Rossendale Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 5 October 2023 by Inspector Phillips A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.

the carrying out of earthworks, the installation of retaining structures resulting in the reprofiling of the Land and the creation of hard surfaced areas

Authority
Rossendale Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Phillips A
Postcode
BB4 7PT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the development contributes to creating an unacceptable risk of land instability

What decided it

The retaining structures, although necessary for land stability, have an unacceptable and harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area, which is the overriding consideration.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD1Policy ENV1Policy ENV3Policy SSPolicy SD2Policy ENV4Policy ENV6Policy ENV9

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2023

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