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Allowed2 January 20253352572

48 Ruskin Avenue , Colne , Lancashire, BB8 9RP

Planning appeal 3352572 at 48 Ruskin Avenue , Colne , Lancashire, BB8 9RP (Pendle Borough Council) was allowed on 2 January 2025 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.

A front porch

Authority
Pendle Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Eggleton P
Postcode
BB8 9RP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The porch's high-quality design, materials and colour, which complement the property and add interest without detracting from the wider area, outweigh the minor exceedance of SPD guidance dimensions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV 2Policy ENV 1Policy CNDP3

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