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Allowed27 May 20266003516

15 Caton Close, Longridge, PR3 3RH

Planning appeal 6003516 at 15 Caton Close, Longridge, PR3 3RH (Ribble Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 27 May 2026 by Inspector Gravett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with regards to noise, disturbance and on-street parking levels.

change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C2 children’s residential care home (solo occupancy)

Authority
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Gravett R
Postcode
PR3 3RH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with regards to noise, disturbance and on-street parking levels

What decided it

The proposal would not cause significantly greater noise, disturbance or parking impacts than the existing use as a family dwelling, and would not harm the living conditions of neighbouring residents.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DMG1 of the Core Strategy 2008-2028 (2014)Policy LNDP3 of the adopted Longridge 2028 Neighbourhood Development Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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