Planning appeal decision
2 Northacre Drive, Barrow, Clitheroe, BB7 9XT
Planning appeal 3315089 at 2 Northacre Drive, Barrow, Clitheroe, BB7 9XT (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 3 July 2023 by Inspector Duff N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of an orangery/single storey extension to the rear of the property
- Authority
- Ribble Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Duff N
- Postcode
- BB7 9XT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The extension's modest single-storey design with flat roof would integrate well with the host dwelling and would not cause undue harm to the character and appearance of the area or the wider estate.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DMG1DMH5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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.
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