Three-bedroom bungalow at Land off Weasel Lane, Tockholes, Darwen

“Proposed Development: Proposed demolition of existing stable block and erection of a single-storey, three-bedroom residential dwelling (bungalow), with associated landscaping and access arrangements…”

“The application site comprises of a stable block, attached storage building and areas of hardstanding, which are positioned within Tockholes, and the Green Belt. Land to the south and east of the site is within the same ownership.”

“Vehicular access is gained from the north off Weasel Lane, via an existing access point. The site covers an area of circa 0.16 acres. Agricultural land uses surround to all four sides. Hedgerows bind the site to two sides with timber fencing defining its south and east boundaries.”

“10/07/0482 – Erection of stables to house two horses – Approved, with conditions – July 2007.”

“BwD Public Protection – No objections, should this application be approved conditions should be imposed to construction working hours and any potential impacts concerning land contamination.”

“Tockholes Parish Council – We object to this application. The proposed location of the residential dwelling is on Green Belt land. The planning permission being requested is not for a barn, it is a stable. Concerns have been raised on the size of the footprint of the proposed dwelling in comparison to the footprint of the stables. The only access to the proposed dwelling, Weasel Lane, is a public bridleway.”

“Ward Cllrs 7.8 No public responses have been received.”

“SUMMARY OF PUBLIC REPRESENTATIONS – none received.”

“Decision under Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –”

“RESOLVED – Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Director’s report…”