Planning appeal decision
Burscough Old Hall, Chapel Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7RA
Planning appeal 3327419 at Burscough Old Hall, Chapel Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 7RA (West Lancashire District Council) was allowed on 25 April 2024 by Inspector Bayliss G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- L40 7RA
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN4Policy GN3Policy IF3Policy GN1Policy RS1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 195
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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