Planning appeal decision
169, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston, PR2 8HE
Planning appeal 6003019 at 169, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston, PR2 8HE (Preston City Council) was dismissed on 24 March 2026 by Inspector Gravett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regards to noise and disturbance.
Installation of hardstanding and alterations to form extension to existing car park to provide 65no parking spaces in total including erection of front boundary treatment and fence to north and west
- Authority
- Preston City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gravett R
- Postcode
- PR2 8HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regards to noise and disturbance
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents from increased noise and disturbance caused by substantially increased vehicle movements and activity associated with the expanded car park outweighed any benefits and conflicted with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy AD1(a)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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