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

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy EN2, Policy DMG1, Policy DMG2, Policy EN4, Policy DME1, Policy DME2

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