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Allowed18 February 20266002045

7 Bluebell Way, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6TD

Planning appeal 6002045 at 7 Bluebell Way, Huncoat, Lancashire, BB5 6TD (Hyndburn Borough Council) was allowed on 18 February 2026 by Inspector Gravett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the location of the proposed development is suitable, with particular regards to the effect on the residential character of the area.

change of use from a dwelling to a residence providing care for one child

Authority
Hyndburn Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Gravett R
Postcode
BB5 6TD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the location of the proposed development is suitable, with particular regards to the effect on the residential character of the area

What decided it

The location is suitable because the proposal would not result in harmful effects on the residential character of the area, with activity levels comparable to a family dwelling and no unacceptable impacts on highway safety or parking when conditions are imposed.

The benefits of providing a children's care home for one child outweighed the concerns raised about concentration of such uses, parking, and potential anti-social behaviour, given the small scale of the use, regulatory controls in place, and the absence of demonstrable conflict with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DMD Policy GC1CS Policy ENV7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 63

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