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Dismissed9 May 20253356574

Hargreaves Fold Farm Barn, Hargreaves Fold Lane, Rossendale, BB4 9RU

Planning appeal 3356574 at Hargreaves Fold Farm Barn, Hargreaves Fold Lane, Rossendale, BB4 9RU (Rossendale Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 May 2025 by Inspector Martinson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the location of the proposed development is acceptable having regard to the development plan policies, with particular regard to accessibility and the effect on the character and appearance of the area.

‘Change of use and conversion of an agricultural barn to a dwelling’

Authority
Rossendale Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Martinson P
Postcode
BB4 9RU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the location of the proposed development is acceptable having regard to the development plan policies, with particular regard to accessibility and the effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The extent of reconstruction works required would exceed the 30% threshold permitted under Policy HS12 and would constitute new dwelling construction in the open countryside contrary to Policy SD2, combined with significant harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD2Policy HS12Policy ENV1Policy ENV3Policy SD1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 84Paragraph 110Paragraph 135Paragraph 187

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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