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Dismissed20 February 20253352283

Ogden Hill Farm , Barley Lane , Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6LQ

Planning appeal 3352283 at Ogden Hill Farm , Barley Lane , Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 6LQ (Pendle Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 February 2025 by Inspector Clowes M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Forest of Bowland National Landscape.

the installation of solar panels to existing roof structures

Authority
Pendle Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Major general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector
Clowes M
Postcode
BB9 6LQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the Forest of Bowland National Landscape

What decided it

The scale, visibility and appearance of the proposed solar panels would result in unacceptable adverse effects on the character and appearance of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape, which outweighs the significant weight attached to renewable energy benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV3Policy ENV1Design Principles Supplementary Planning Document 2009 paragraph 9.6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189Paragraph 161Paragraph 168Paragraph 167

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