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Dismissed2 April 20243328142

Long Moss Lane, Whitestake, Preston, PR4 4XN

Planning appeal 3328142 at Long Moss Lane, Whitestake, Preston, PR4 4XN (South Ribble Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 April 2024 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

outline planning application with all matters reserved to create a passive house standard community of fourteen one and two bedroom bungalows. In addition integrating a park area to the north for the benefit of the community

Authority
South Ribble Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Clark J
Postcode
PR4 4XN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would result in substantial loss of Protected Open Land that contributes positively to the semi-rural character of the area, conflicting with Policy G4, and the material considerations do not indicate the appeal should be decided other than in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy G4

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