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

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy DM47, Policy DM51, Policy DM29, Policy DM46, Policy EN3

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