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Dismissed24 February 20253351482

Field North of Birkland Barrow Road, Birkland Barrow Road, Nether Kellet, Lancashire, LA6 1DX

Planning appeal 3351482 at Field North of Birkland Barrow Road, Birkland Barrow Road, Nether Kellet, Lancashire, LA6 1DX (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 24 February 2025 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the location of the site is suitable for the proposed equine development having regard to the development plan.

change of use from agricultural land to equine space, with the erection of a double timber stable, mot sub base sharp sand finish hardstanding and 2 no. timber sheds

Authority
Lancaster City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector
Clark J
Postcode
LA6 1DX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the location of the site is suitable for the proposed equine development having regard to the development plan
  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate that there were no sequentially preferable sites available for the equine development as required by Policy DM51, and the proposal would be visually intrusive and harmful to the character and appearance of the surrounding countryside.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM47Policy DM51Policy DM29Policy DM46Policy EN3

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