Planning appeal decision
Camforth Hall Barn, Camforth Hall Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2EH
Planning appeal 6003121 at Camforth Hall Barn, Camforth Hall Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2EH (Preston City Council) was dismissed on 13 February 2026 by Inspector Clark J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of Camforth Hall Barn.
erection of 2 storey rear extension
- Authority
- Preston City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Clark J
- Postcode
- PR3 2EH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of Camforth Hall Barn
What decided it
The proposed extension would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of Camforth Hall Barn by introducing a domestic rearward projection that conflicts with the linear design of the sensitively converted barn and undermines its rural heritage.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H8Policy D19Policy D13
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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