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Dismissed14 December 20233324057

Land off Shire Lane (Adj Shire Lane House) , Hurst Green, BB7 9QR

Planning appeal 3324057 at Land off Shire Lane (Adj Shire Lane House) , Hurst Green, BB7 9QR (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 December 2023 by Inspector Hickey A, 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 with particular regard to the Forest of Bowland National Landscape (FBNL).

extension to the existing agricultural unit for breeding of livestock & new access road from Longridge Road and new barn

Authority
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector
Hickey A
Postcode
BB7 9QR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area with particular regard to the Forest of Bowland National Landscape (FBNL)
  • the effect of the development on biodiversity
  • whether the proposal is consistent with the objectives of the development plan relating to development in a rural area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to odour and noise

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape caused by the proposed access track, combined with failure to demonstrate conservation of biodiversity and avoidance of habitat fragmentation, outweighed any economic benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN2Policy DMG1Policy DMG2Policy EN4Policy DME1Policy DME2

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