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Dismissed5 June 20266004502

31 Renacres Lane, Ormskirk, L39 8SF

Planning appeal 6004502 at 31 Renacres Lane, Ormskirk, L39 8SF (West Lancashire District Council) was dismissed on 5 June 2026 by Inspector F Rafiq, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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Authority
West Lancashire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
F Rafiq
Postcode
L39 8SF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposed development on flood risk

What decided it

The proposed development's siting to the rear of the plot, set well back from the street and lacking street presence, would be in marked contrast with the prevailing pattern of development and would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GN3Policy RS1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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