Land at Morans Farm, Pendleton Road, Wiswell, Lancashire, BB7 9BZ

proposed change of use of land for the siting of four holiday lodges with associated parking, access and amenity areas. Revision to scheme approved under 3/2020/0981 and 3/2022/1022 part retrospective, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 3/2023/0281, dated 1st December 2023

Authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Smith J
Postcode: BB7 9BZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the condition is necessary, having regard to the location of the site

What decided it

The removal of the 3-month occupancy restriction would allow indefinite periods of occupation that would transform the site's character to that of permanent residential accommodation in a location where such development is not supported by the development plan policies for Tier 2 Villages.

Plan policies cited: Policy DS1, Policy DS2, Policy DMG2

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