Planning appeal decision
Dean Garage, Whittingham Lane, Broughton, Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2JJ
Planning appeal 3326786 at Dean Garage, Whittingham Lane, Broughton, Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2JJ (Preston City Council) was dismissed on 26 January 2024 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
Full Application for the Demolition of an Existing Building and Construction of 1no. Dwelling
- Authority
- Preston City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Brook S
- Postcode
- PR3 2JJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would result in an overly complicated building form with numerous contrasting design elements that would harm the character and appearance of the area and conflict with development plan policies requiring high-quality design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 17 of the Central Lancashire Core StrategyPolicy 21 of the Central Lancashire Core StrategyPolicy EN9 of the Preston Local PlanCentral Lancashire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2021)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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