Planning appeal decision
Healings Farm, West Bradford Road, Waddington, BB7 3JE
Planning appeal 3334523 at Healings Farm, West Bradford Road, Waddington, BB7 3JE (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 11 June 2024 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the design and external appearance of the proposed building on the character and appearance of the area.
Demolition of existing workshop building and replacement with one new two-storey dwelling with basement, including landscaped gardens, access and parking
- Authority
- Ribble Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Major R
- Postcode
- BB7 3JE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the design and external appearance of the proposed building on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The design and external appearance of the proposed two-storey dwelling with pitched roof and traditional materials would be in keeping with the rural character and would not be incongruous or harmful to the character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMG1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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