Planning appeal decision
Cross Lane Farm Cross Lane, Barley, Burnley, BB12 9JS
Planning appeal 3316069 at Cross Lane Farm Cross Lane, Barley, Burnley, BB12 9JS (Pendle Borough Council) was allowed on 30 January 2024 by Inspector Senior H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and the landscape and scenic beauty of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
demolition of existing single storey outriggers and erection of single storey extension to south elevation
- Authority
- Pendle Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Senior H
- Postcode
- BB12 9JS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and the landscape and scenic beauty of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
What decided it
The single storey design, positioning set back and set down into the hillside, and limited visibility from public vantage points meant the extension would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV1Policy ENV2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 182
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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