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Allowed27 August 20253366783

18 Keighley Road, Colne, BB8 0JL

Planning appeal 3366783 at 18 Keighley Road, Colne, BB8 0JL (Pendle Borough Council) was allowed on 27 August 2025 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the significance of the appeal property as a non-designated heritage asset.

the conversion and alteration of existing outbuilding to ancillary accommodation, driveway and access

Authority
Pendle Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Deane G
Postcode
BB8 0JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the significance of the appeal property as a non-designated heritage asset
  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area

What decided it

The proposal would enhance the significance of the non-designated heritage asset through careful design that retains the simple form and traditional appearance of the outbuilding while securing its future upkeep, and would not cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the local area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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