The Old Dairy, Whitewell Road, Cow Ark, Clitheroe, BB7 3DG

described on the application form as “Two-storey side extension. Modification of an existing window opening to form a new front entrance door. Installation of solar panels and air source heat pump

Authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Fawcett E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area, with particular regard to the Forest of Bowland National Landscape

What decided it

The proposed extension would fail to respect the historic agricultural character, simple form, and distinctive roof proportions of the existing barn conversion and wider group, resulting in harmful visual impact contrary to development plan policies protecting the Forest of Bowland National Landscape.

Framework references: 189

Plan policies cited: EN2, DMG1, DMG2, DMH5

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