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Dismissed8 September 20253364788

The Estuary Riverside Chalets , Wardleys Lane, Hambleton, Poulton, Lancashire, FY6 9DX

Planning appeal 3364788 at The Estuary Riverside Chalets , Wardleys Lane, Hambleton, Poulton, Lancashire, FY6 9DX (Wyre Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 September 2025 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area.

the erection of a timber clad building to be used for storage of mobility equipment, storage of maintenance equipment, laundry facility, sensory room, office, toilet and WC and plant room. Building to be used in conjunction with the existing holiday business

Authority
Wyre Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Deane G
Postcode
FY6 9DX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area

What decided it

The scale and prominence of the new building would cause significant harm to the open rural character of the area that cannot be outweighed by the public benefits of improved accessible tourism provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP4Policy EP9Policy EP8Policy CDMP3

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