Planning appeal decision
Alkincoats Hall Farm, Red Lane, Colne, BB8 9TB
Planning appeal 6006949 at Alkincoats Hall Farm, Red Lane, Colne, BB8 9TB (Pendle) was dismissed on 11 June 2026 by Inspector John Morrison, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
for the erection of a rear orangery, rear dormer extension, car port shelter to main entrance and replacement of a rear window with double doors and a Juliet balcony
- Authority
- Pendle
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- John Morrison
- Postcode
- BB8 9TB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The cumulative effect of the proposed dormer, orangery, and new openings would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and the traditional qualities of the wider group of converted agricultural buildings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM16Policy DM24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 139
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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