4b Wiswell Lane, Whalley, BB7 9AF

Planning appeal 3346392 at 4b Wiswell Lane, Whalley, BB7 9AF (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 April 2025 by Inspector Hartley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development has been carried out in accordance with the approved plans, specifically the approved proposed section plan in terms of height.

failure to comply with a condition imposed on planning permission ref 3/2021/0991 granted on 23 November 2021

Authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hartley D
Postcode: BB7 9AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development has been carried out in accordance with the approved plans, specifically the approved proposed section plan in terms of height
The effect of the unauthorised development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring residential properties in Deer Park Crescent in respect of outlook, privacy and light and whether the unauthorised development constitutes good design

What decided it

The unauthorised development has been constructed significantly higher than the approved plans permit, causing unacceptable harm to the outlook and privacy of neighbouring residents in Deer Park Crescent, which cannot be adequately remedied by the proposed mitigation measures.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DMG1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 131Paragraph 135

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