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Allowed6 May 20266001808

Ingleborough Hall, Church Avenue, Clapham, Lancaster, LA2 8EF

Planning appeal 6001808 at Ingleborough Hall, Church Avenue, Clapham, Lancaster, LA2 8EF (Yorkshire Dales) was allowed on 6 May 2026 by Inspector Manchester S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed change of use would preserve the Grade II* listed building, Ingleborough Hall, and any of the features of special architectural or historic significance that it possesses.

full planning permission for change of use of Ingleborough Hall from Class C2 (Residential Institutions) to Class C3 (Dwellinghouse)

Authority
Yorkshire Dales
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Manchester S
Postcode
LA2 8EF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed change of use would preserve the Grade II* listed building, Ingleborough Hall, and any of the features of special architectural or historic significance that it possesses

What decided it

The proposed change of use would preserve the heritage significance of the Grade II* listed building and secure its long-term conservation through a viable residential use, which constitutes a significant benefit that outweighs the limited conflict with emerging local plan policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP1Policy SP2Policy SP4Policy L1Policy L2Policy L3Policy BE7Policy CP6Policy AB1Policy AB2Policy AB3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 213

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