®Planning appeal decision
Land off Ash Court, Clifton, Lancashire, PR4 0ZL
the erection of 39 affordable dwellings with associated access off Ash Court, pedestrian access off Ash Lane, car parking, open space, landscaping and a pumping station
- Authority
- Fylde Borough Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Partington A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether or not the proposed development would make efficient use of land
- Whether or not the proposed development responds to an identified housing need
- Whether or not the proposed development would have a safe and suitable access
What decided it
The cumulative harm to character and appearance, failure to make efficient use of land, and inadequate access for delivery/service vehicles outweighed the benefits of the affordable housing provision, resulting in conflict with the development plan that was not outweighed by other material considerations.
The benefits of providing 39 affordable homes (including 8 wheelchair-adaptable units) and other minor benefits did not represent a material consideration sufficient to outweigh the conflict with the development plan.
Framework references: 114, 57
Plan policies cited: Policy SL5, Policy GD7, Policy H2, Policy H4
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.