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Allowed18 June 20266004814

41 Flat 1, St Anne's Road East, St Annes, FY8 1UL

Planning appeal 6004814 at 41 Flat 1, St Anne's Road East, St Annes, FY8 1UL (Fylde) was allowed on 18 June 2026 by Inspector K Mee, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that removing or varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the area and on the living conditions of existing and future occupiers.

Change of use of building from 4 no. self-contained residential flats to 1 no. residential dwelling; external alterations including replacement of windows, removal of external access stairs, construction of open porch to front, removal of rear dormer, and formation of patio area to rear; formation of vehicle access to St Anne's Road East and parking area; erection of residential annex in rear garden following demolition of existing garage fronting Back Glen Eldon Road

Authority
Fylde
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
K Mee
Postcode
FY8 1UL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect that removing or varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the area and on the living conditions of existing and future occupiers

What decided it

The restriction on "single family purposes" was not sufficiently precise or enforceable under the Framework and PPG tests for conditions, whereas the restriction on independent occupation and subletting remained necessary to preserve character and appearance and protect living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy GD7Policy H2

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