Planning appeal decision
35-39 (Flat 6) Whalley Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire , BB7 1EE
Planning appeal 3326156 at 35-39 (Flat 6) Whalley Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire , BB7 1EE (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 February 2024 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
Change of Use From a 2-Bedroom Flat (C3) into a Hot Food Takeaway & Restaurant with New Shop Front and a Mechanical Extractor Flue to the Rear
- Authority
- Ribble Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Brook S
- Postcode
- BB7 1EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- the character and appearance of the building and the area
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to living conditions of neighbouring residential properties through noise and disturbance, which could not be adequately mitigated and outweighed the modest benefits of an additional commercial service.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMG1Policy DMB1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 191
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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