Chipping Farm Shop, Wilsden, Garstang Road, Chipping, PR3 2QH

To erect (partially retrospective) 2 x timber frame gazebos to the front (roadside) of Chipping Farm Shop. The gazebos will include Perspex windows to the roadside and the end furthest from the car park area. The gazebos are to provide a covered seating area for the consumption of food and drink by the shop’s customers

Authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Other minor developments
Inspector: Ellison H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the landscape and character of the area, including the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB) and the setting of the Chipping Conservation Area (the CCA)

What decided it

The sensitive design approach, limited scale, and inconspicuous appearance of the gazebos ensure they conserve the landscape and scenic qualities of the AONB and preserve the significance of the Conservation Area.

Plan policies cited: Policy DMG2

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