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Allowed9 May 20243321392

Lower Green Hill Caravan Park, Kelbrook Road, Salterforth, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TG

Planning appeal 3321392 at Lower Green Hill Caravan Park, Kelbrook Road, Salterforth, Barnoldswick, BB18 5TG (Pendle Borough Council) was allowed on 9 May 2024 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the change of use of land from agricultural and engineering operations to form forty six caravan pitches and erection of new amenity / shower block

Authority
Pendle Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector
Rafferty C
Postcode
BB18 5TG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed landscaping and existing natural screening features would adequately mitigate visual impact such that the development would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area, thereby complying with the development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV1Policy ENV2Policy WRK5

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