Planning appeal decision
Land Lying to Th North of Preston Road, Ribchester, Preston, PR3 3XL
Planning appeal 3363899 at Land Lying to Th North of Preston Road, Ribchester, Preston, PR3 3XL (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 May 2026 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the requirements of the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control or any injury to amenity.
without planning permission, the construction of concrete hardstanding's and siting of two modular structures on said hardstanding's, and the siting of a black metal and glass office style structure
- Authority
- Ribble Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bartlett R
- Postcode
- PR3 3XL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the requirements of the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control or any injury to amenity
- Whether the period for compliance specified in the notice is reasonable
What decided it
The enforcement notice's requirements are necessary to remedy the breach of planning control, and the 12-week compliance period is reasonable and proportionate.
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