Planning appeal decision
16 Kilnhouse Lane, Lytham Saint Annes, Lancashire, FY8 3AA
Planning appeal 6004638 at 16 Kilnhouse Lane, Lytham Saint Annes, Lancashire, FY8 3AA (Fylde Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 May 2026 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
Formation of a single storey side extension following the demolition of existing outbuilding
- Authority
- Fylde Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Graham A
- Postcode
- FY8 3AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed extension, with its incongruous roof form and insufficient design quality, would harm the character and appearance of the corner plot and its defined building line, contrary to Policy GD7 and SPD1 guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD7SPD1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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