5 Moorcroft, Lower Darwen, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB3 0RY

Planning appeal 3319205 at 5 Moorcroft, Lower Darwen, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB3 0RY (Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 October 2023 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area.

change of use from residential house to Class C2 residential institution

Authority: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector: Veevers A
Postcode: BB3 0RY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
Whether the proposal would accord with local policy relating to the effect on public service provision in the area

What decided it

The proposal failed to demonstrate a need for the development arising from the requirements of people ordinarily resident in the borough or service users currently receiving care outside the area, contrary to Policy 47 criterion (2)(i) of the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 8 of the Blackburn with Darwen Local Plan Part 2 Site Allocations and Development Management Policies 2015Policy 47 of the Blackburn with Darwen Local Plan Part 2 Site Allocations and Development Management Policies 2015
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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