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Dismissed23 February 20266002513

Green End Smallholding, Lenches Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8ET

Planning appeal 6002513 at Green End Smallholding, Lenches Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8ET (Pendle Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 February 2026 by Inspector Gravett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

siting of log Cabin to be used as a Holiday let

Authority
Pendle Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Gravett R
Postcode
BB8 8ET

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The visual prominence and discordant appearance of the log cabin in the semi-rural landscape, conflicting with development plan policies requiring high-quality design and conservation of the natural environment, outweighed the modest economic and tourism benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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