Moss Houses, Moss Houses Road, Foulridge, Lancashire, BB8 7QL

Planning appeal 6002788 at Moss Houses, Moss Houses Road, Foulridge, Lancashire, BB8 7QL (Pendle Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 April 2026 by Inspector Vo K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, bearing in mind the special attention that should be paid to the desirability of preserving the setting of the nearby Grade II listed building of Moss Houses Farmhouse.

for the demolition of single storey rear outrigger and erection of a 2 storey side extension

Authority: Pendle Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Vo K
Postcode: BB8 7QL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, bearing in mind the special attention that should be paid to the desirability of preserving the setting of the nearby Grade II listed building of Moss Houses Farmhouse

What decided it

The combined use of extensive glazing and timber cladding would create an intrusive, overly modern intervention that would unacceptably undermine the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and non-designated heritage assets as part of a cohesive pre-industrial farmstead setting.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP11Policy DM09Policy DM10Policy DM16Policy DM18Policy DM24

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