Unit 1, Ridding Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB79HW

Planning appeal 6001711 at Unit 1, Ridding Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB79HW (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 March 2026 by Inspector Brook S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that varying condition 4 would have on vehicular and pedestrian safety.

Change of use of agricultural land to exercise/play area for dogs. Erection of secure fencing and wooden shelter/rest area. Construction of limestone/gravel area for vehicle drop-offs and non-designated parking using existing gates’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission reference 3/2018/1054, dated 16 January 2019

Authority: Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Brook S
Postcode: BB7 9HW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect that varying condition 4 would have on vehicular and pedestrian safety
The effect that varying condition 4 would have on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties, with particular regard to noise

What decided it

The absence of a proper noise impact assessment demonstrating that increased dog numbers could be accommodated without adverse noise impacts on neighbouring properties, combined with unresolved concerns about the capacity of the private access track to safely accommodate additional vehicle movements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DMG1DMB5

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