Bolton Fold Farm, Alston Lane, Longridge, PR3 3BN

erection of 3no. commercial buildings (10 commercial units Use Class B2, B8 and sui generis) and associated works

Authority: Ribble Valley
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: employment-industrial
Postcode: PR3 3BN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development is in a suitable location for commercial buildings having regard to the development plan strategy for the area
whether the development is in a suitable location for commercial buildings having regard to opportunities for a choice of transport modes
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The development failed to meet the essential test required by the development plan for countryside employment development, and the industrial appearance of the buildings caused unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the rural area.

Framework references: 88, 85, 110

Plan policies cited: Policy EC1, Policy DMB1, Policy DMG2, Key Statement DS1, Policy DMG1, Policy DMG3, Key Statement DMI2, Policy DME1, Policy LNDP3

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