Burscough Old Hall, Chapel Lane, Burscough, ORMSKIRK, Lancashire, L40 7RA

Residential extension to Grade II Listed Property

Authority: West Lancashire District Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Bayliss G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the setting of Burscough Old Hall and the Church of St John the Evangelist which are Grade II listed buildings

What decided it

The proposed extension, through its subordinate design, positioning, and visual separation from the Hall, would not detract from or draw the eye from the listed building or interfere with its relationship with the Church, thereby preserving the setting's contribution to the significance of these heritage assets.

Framework references: 195

Plan policies cited: Policy EN4, Policy GN3, Policy IF3, Policy GN1, Policy RS1

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