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Dismissed12 October 20266011959

Jesmond Dene, Factory Lane, Penwortham, PR1 9TE

Planning appeal 6011959 at Jesmond Dene, Factory Lane, Penwortham, PR1 9TE (South Ribble) was dismissed on 12 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal is an acceptable form of development having regard to its flood zone location.

outline application for one self/custom build dwelling including access

Authority
South Ribble
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
PR1 9TE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal is an acceptable form of development having regard to its flood zone location
  • Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and relevant development plan policies
  • The effect of the proposal on land designated as an area of separation
  • The effect of the proposal on land designated as the Central Park

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate that the Sequential Test for flood risk had been satisfied, which the Inspector found to be a matter of principle at outline stage and a significant adverse effect that substantially outweighed the modest benefits of the proposal.

The modest social and economic benefits of housing delivery were substantially outweighed by the adverse effect of locating development in Flood Zone 3 without demonstrating the Sequential Test had been passed, a matter given significant weight due to the Framework's emphasis on flood risk and its role in sustainable development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 29 of the Central Lancashire Adopted Core Strategy Local Development FrameworkPolicy G1 of the Council's Local PlanPolicy G5 of the Council's Local PlanPolicy G6 of the Council's Local Plan

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