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Dismissed27 October 20266010419

Sibbering's Farmhouse, Dawson Lane, Chorley, PR6 7DT

Planning appeal 6010419 at Sibbering's Farmhouse, Dawson Lane, Chorley, PR6 7DT (Chorley Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The main issues are whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to location, the proposed land use and the amount of development.

for the permission in principle for the construction of up to three dwellings

Authority
Chorley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
PR6 7DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The main issues are whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to location, the proposed land use and the amount of development
  • the effect of the proposal on the significance of the Grade II listed Sibbering's Farmhouse through development within its setting
  • whether occupiers of the proposal would have reasonable access to shops, facilities and services
  • whether the proposal would constitute inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework
  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including with respect to trees

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What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 16Policy 17Policy 1Policy BNE1Policy BNE8Policy BNE10Policy SO1
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy HE6Policy TR3Policy GB7Policy L2Policy H07Policy S5

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