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Dismissed23 March 20263377142

31 Canal Street , Church, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4JU

Planning appeal 3377142 at 31 Canal Street , Church, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 4JU (Hyndburn Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 March 2026 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would enhance or preserve the character or appearance of the Church Canalside Conservation Area.

first floor extension above existing single storey rear extension

Authority
Hyndburn Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Moulton E
Postcode
BB5 4JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would enhance or preserve the character or appearance of the Church Canalside Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed flat roof two-storey extension would be an incongruous and uncharacteristic addition that would diminish the uniformity of the terrace and harm the character and appearance of the conservation area, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV6Policy DM22Policy DM26
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 214Paragraph 215

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