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Decisions published

30/05/2019 - a. APP/2018/0397 - Former Padiham County Primary School, Victoria Road, Padiham ref: 112    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Development Control Committee

Made at meeting: 30/05/2019 - Development Control Committee

Decision published: 04/06/2019

Effective from: 30/05/2019

Decision:

Full Planning Application

Proposed new petrol filling station, shop, forecourt parking, service bay/wash bay and community garden at

FORMER PADIHAM COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOLVICTORIA ROAD  PADIHAM

 

Decision:

 

That planning permission be refused.

 

As this decision was contrary to officer recommendation, a named vote was taken as follows:

 

 

Reason:

 

(1)  The proposed development would by reason of its appearance, nature, scale  and illumination have a detrimental impact on the setting of a Grade II*  listed building (Stockbridge House) and a Grade II listed building (Stockbridge Lodge), contrary to Policy HE2 of Burnley’s Local Plan (July 2018) and the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

 

(2)  The proposed development would by reason of its proximity to neighbouring properties and the noise, activity and illumination associated with the proposal, have a negative and unacceptable impact on the amenities and living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers on Spenser Street, Victoria Road and Burnley Road, contrary to Policy SP5 of Burnley’s Local Plan (July 2018).