Hollin Cross Farm, Woodplumpton Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3RS

the erection of 200 dwellings and associated works

Authority: Burnley Borough Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Inquiry
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Partington A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the proposal complies with the development plan particularly in relation to issues such as drainage, flood risk and the removal of peat
Whether there are any other considerations that justify refusal of the proposed development

What decided it

The proposal was found to comply with the development plan, particularly on drainage, flood risk and peat removal, with no other considerations justifying refusal.

Framework references: 56, 57

Plan policies cited: Policy HS1/2, Policy CC4, Policy CC5, Policy SP1, Policy NE1, Policy NE5, Policy HS4, Policy SP5, Policy NE4, Policy NE3, Policy IC1, Policy IC3

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