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Dismissed24 January 20253349170

Ranch House Head Dyke Lane, Preesall, Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 0PG

Planning appeal 3349170 at Ranch House Head Dyke Lane, Preesall, Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 0PG (Wyre Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 January 2025 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development is in a suitable location for housing, having regard to the spatial strategy set out in the development plan, and accessibility to services and facilities.

Change of use of ancillary accommodation to residential dwelling

Authority
Wyre Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Hughes L
Postcode
FY6 0PG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development is in a suitable location for housing, having regard to the spatial strategy set out in the development plan, and accessibility to services and facilities

What decided it

The site's poor connectivity to services and facilities, particularly the dangerous walking route along the A588 with no footpaths and high accident history, means the location is unsuitable for housing as it cannot prioritise sustainable travel modes.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP1Policy SP2Policy CDMP6

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