Planning appeal decision
2A Harewood Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6XH
Planning appeal 3331121 at 2A Harewood Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6XH (Preston City Council) was dismissed on 11 June 2024 by Inspector Manchester S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of new 3 storey Class E unit including external disabled ramp and eating area following demolition of existing building
- Authority
- Preston City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Manchester S
- Postcode
- PR1 6XH
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 harm the character and appearance of the area by virtue of its height, scale, cluttered design and mixed materials that would be discordant and incongruous with the surrounding traditional residential built environment, conflicting with development plan policies requiring design to be in keeping with local character and contribute positively to local distinctiveness.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 17 of the Central Lancashire Adopted Core Strategy Adopted July 2012Policy AD1(a) of the Preston Local Plan 2012-2026 Site Allocations & Development Management Policies Adopted July 2015Policy EN9 of the Preston Local Plan 2012-2026 Site Allocations & Development Management Policies Adopted July 2015
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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