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Dismissed24 September 20266007438

Meadow Farm, Sandy Way, Holmeswood, L40 1UB

Planning appeal 6007438 at Meadow Farm, Sandy Way, Holmeswood, L40 1UB (West Lancashire District Council) was dismissed on 24 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the GPDO, having regard to the extent of building operations proposed.

Authority
West Lancashire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
L40 1UB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the GPDO, having regard to the extent of building operations proposed
  • Whether the location or siting of the building makes it otherwise impractical or undesirable for the building to change from agricultural use to a dwellinghouse (prior approval matter (e))

What decided it

The absence of technical evidence demonstrating that the existing buildings were suitable for conversion without substantial building operations beyond those reasonably necessary under Class Q, particularly regarding structural adequacy and the extent of external envelope replacement required.

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