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Dismissed6 July 20266005023

The Meadows, Langtree Lane, Elswick, PR4 3YD

Planning appeal 6005023 at The Meadows, Langtree Lane, Elswick, PR4 3YD (Fylde) was dismissed on 6 July 2026 by Inspector K Lancaster, 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.

the demolition of existing bungalow and detached garage and stables, and erection of a replacement two -storey detached self-build/custom build dwelling with associated works

Authority
Fylde
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
K Lancaster
Postcode
PR4 3YD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposal qualifies as a self-build dwelling for the purposes of the exemption to the biodiversity net gain requirement

What decided it

The proposed replacement dwelling, by virtue of its substantial height, increased scale, massing and contemporary design, would fail to respect the character of the surrounding rural area and cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance, contrary to Policies H7(b), ENV1 and GD7 of the Fylde Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H7Policy ENV1Policy GD7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 58

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