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Dismissed18 September 20266010898

Heathlands, Broad Oak, Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AN

Planning appeal 6010898 at Heathlands, Broad Oak, Sandy Lane, Accrington, BB5 2AN (Hyndburn) was dismissed on 18 September 2026 by Inspector F Harrison, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the host dwelling, which is a non-designated heritage asset (NDHA).

side single storey extension, internal works, addition of a new stone portico, insulation of new doors and new opening created in garden wall with new stairs

Authority
Hyndburn
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
F Harrison
Postcode
BB5 2AN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the host dwelling, which is a non-designated heritage asset (NDHA)

What decided it

The modest harm to the significance of the non-designated heritage asset as a locally important building outweighed the limited private benefits of increased natural light and floorspace.

the modest harm to the historic and architectural merit of the non-designated heritage asset outweighed the private benefits of increased natural light and internal floorspace

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP18Policy SP19Policy DM22Policy DM26Policy DM10

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