Planning appeal decision
The Estuary Riverside Chalets, Wardleys Lane, Hambleton, Poulton-le-fylde, Lancashire, FY6 9DX
Planning appeal 3316085 at The Estuary Riverside Chalets, Wardleys Lane, Hambleton, Poulton-le-fylde, Lancashire, FY6 9DX (Wyre Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 October 2023 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
described as, ‘the erection of 3 holiday chalets (buildings), 1 storage building and parking to the front of chalets 3 and 4
- Authority
- Wyre Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Clowes M
- Postcode
- FY6 9DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposal would be in a suitable location having regard to its accessibility to services and facilities
What decided it
The significant and permanent harm to the character and appearance of the area arising from developments that would not be sited in a suitable location with regard to services and facilities outweighed the moderate benefits of accessible holiday accommodation and economic benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP4EP9SP1SP2CDMP3CDMP4CDMP6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 85
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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