Willow Lake, Delph Lane, Preston, PR3 1UP

Planning appeal 6007785 at Willow Lake, Delph Lane, Preston, PR3 1UP (Wyre) was allowed on 8 July 2026 by Inspector David Smith, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed campsite and music studio would be in a suitable location having regard to accessibility and to relevant development plan policies.

a change of use of agricultural land to use as a camp site including the siting of 3 no. glamping pods, 5 no. bell tents and a timber lodge to form a site office, shop and welfare facilities and change of use of agricultural building to music studio and assoc iated overnight accommodation

Authority: Wyre
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: leisure-sport
Inspector: David Smith
Postcode: PR3 1UP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed campsite and music studio would be in a suitable location having regard to accessibility and to relevant development plan policies
Whether there would be an unacceptable risk to highway safety due to the increased use of May Lane by caravans and motorhomes or from use of the site exit onto Delph Lane
The effect on the character and appearance of the countryside which is within the Forest of Bowland National Landscape

What decided it

The proposal conforms to the development plan policies supporting holiday accommodation and employment uses in the countryside, and there would be no material harm to highway safety or the National Landscape character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP4Policy EP9Policy SP2Policy CDMP6Policy SP5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 85

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