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Notice varied and upheld29 May 20253328498

783 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth , Lancashire , Lancashire, BB4 8BW

Planning appeal 3328498 at 783 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth , Lancashire , Lancashire, BB4 8BW (Rossendale Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 29 May 2025 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the alleged breach of planning control has occurred as a matter of fact (ground b).

without planning permission, there has been a material change of use from a dwelling (C3) to a residential institution (C1)

Authority
Rossendale Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Change of use
Inspector
Jones D
Postcode
BB4 8BW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the alleged breach of planning control has occurred as a matter of fact (ground b)
  • Whether the alleged breach of planning control constitutes a material change of use (ground c)

What decided it

The significant difference in the character and intensity of use between a single-family dwelling and short-term holiday let accommodation, particularly regarding frequency of occupant turnover, numbers of visitors (up to 14), vehicle movements, and potential for neighbour disturbance, constitutes a material change of use requiring planning permission.

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