Planning inspector backs council on luxury home refusal

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 09:01 · Archive

A planning inspector has upheld Ribble Valley Borough Council's refusal of planning permission for a luxury home on greenbelt land adjacent to Further Lane in Mellor, bringing an end to a long-running planning battle that started in 2022.

The application was for a six-bedroom house with garage space for five cars, together with a games room, cinema room, swimming pool and spa. Plans described the proposed Woodfold Villa as a neo-classical style building set within parkland, with additional features including a mausoleum, temple and obelisk.

The council refused the application, and the decision was appealed. A planning inspector initially allowed the appeal, but the council challenged that decision and it was quashed by the High Court, with the case sent back to the planning inspectorate for determination. The inspector dismissed the appeal after hearing evidence from both the council and the appellant, agreeing that the development would be inappropriate for the greenbelt and would have significant adverse impact on its openness.

How it is being reported

• Inspector rejects appeal for luxury six-bedroom home on Mellor greenbeltA planning inspector has supported a decision by Ribble Valley Borough Council to refuse permission for a luxury home on greenbelt land in Mellor.Lancashire Telegraph · 14 Nov, 08:17
• Planning inspector backs Ribble Valley council on luxury home refusalA planning inspector has supported a decision by Ribble Valley Borough Council to refuse planning permission for a luxury home on green belt land, bringing to an end a long-running planning battle that began in 2022.Burnley Express · 13 Nov, 11:27

In this story: Ribble Valley Borough Council · Mellor · Further Lane · High Court

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