Planning appeal decision
Elm Farm Equestrian, Elm Farm Nurseries, Butchers Lane, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 6SY
Planning appeal 3341690 at Elm Farm Equestrian, Elm Farm Nurseries, Butchers Lane, Aughton, Lancashire, L39 6SY (West Lancashire District Council) was dismissed on 8 October 2024 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations.
Demolition of 3 former stables and redevelopment of existing equestrian site to form a single residential two storey dwelling with detached single storey ancillary building for home gym
- Authority
- West Lancashire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- L39 6SY
What decided it
The Council's unreasonable refusal on ecology and arboricultural grounds without first requesting the necessary updated information during the application stage, contrary to proper procedural practice.
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