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Dismissed28 February 20243331165

Land off Ash Court, Clifton, Lancashire, PR4 0ZL

Planning appeal 3331165 at Land off Ash Court, Clifton, Lancashire, PR4 0ZL (Fylde Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 February 2024 by Inspector Partington A, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode
PR4 0ZL

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SL5Policy GD7Policy H2Policy H4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 114Paragraph 57

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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