Planning appeal decision
Black Moss Farm, Black Moss Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 9RN
Planning appeal 6007447 at Black Moss Farm, Black Moss Lane, Scarisbrick, Ormskirk, L40 9RN (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 9RN
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
What decided it
The extent of building operations proposed, particularly the replacement of large areas of external cladding and new roof coverings combined with the absence of structural evidence, would constitute rebuilding rather than conversion reasonably necessary under Class Q.
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