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Notice varied and upheld12 January 20263348068

Land and Building Known As Midgeland Road , Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5JA

Planning appeal 3348068 at Land and Building Known As Midgeland Road , Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 5JA (Blackpool Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 12 January 2026 by Inspector Hitchcock R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development is appropriate development in the Marton Moss Strategic Site.

‘Without planning permission, erection of perimeter fencing, laying of hardcore, installation of electric feeds and water mains and the laying of footings for buildings.’

Authority
Blackpool Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Hitchcock R
Postcode
FY4 5JA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development is appropriate development in the Marton Moss Strategic Site
  • Whether the development preserves the character and appearance of the locality and the Marton Moss Conservation Area
  • Whether the development preserves green infrastructure
  • Whether the development incorporates sustainable drainage

What decided it

The development conflicts with the spatial strategy for Marton Moss and causes harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area that cannot be outweighed by any identified public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS1Policy CS2Policy CS26Policy CS6Policy CS7Policy HSA1Policy DM27Policy DM31Policy MM1Policy MM2Policy MM3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 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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