47 Washington Lane, Euxton, Chorley, PR7 6DQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt
• Its effect on the openness of the Green Belt
• The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 45 Washington Lane with specific regard to outlook
• If the proposal is inappropriate development, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations, as to amount to very special circumstances required to justify it

What decided it

The dwelling had already undergone enlargement exceeding 50% of the original building's volume, and the proposed orangery would result in a disproportionate increase in size contrary to Green Belt policy, with no very special circumstances to justify it.

The harm by reason of inappropriateness and the reduction in openness, given substantial weight, were not clearly outweighed by other considerations, and very special circumstances did not exist to justify the inappropriate development.