Planning appeal decision
94 Ribchester Road, Clayton-Le-Dale, BB1 9HQ
Planning appeal 3321409 at 94 Ribchester Road, Clayton-Le-Dale, BB1 9HQ (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 31 October 2023 by Inspector Bayliss G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
outline application with all matters reserved for the demolition of an existing outbuilding and erection of a detached dwelling house in the grounds of 94 Ribchester Road. Previously approved under Ref 3/2018/1116
- Authority
- Ribble Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bayliss G
- Postcode
- BB1 9HQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's visually top-heavy roof form, prominent central dormer, and incongruous massing would appear markedly different and conspicuous in the streetscape, failing to assimilate within the context of surrounding buildings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMG1
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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