Planning Applications - Hyndburn Borough Council
Planning Applications - Hyndburn Borough Council
Planning Applications - Hyndburn Borough Council
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Eccles Street is a row of bungalows. The site is in a sustainable location within the urban boundary<br />
and close to Accrington town centre.<br />
Details of proposal<br />
The applicant seeks permission to erect five terraced properties facing onto Pansy Street South in a<br />
vernacular style offering three bedrooms and parking to the rear. The site slopes gently down from<br />
north to south and the houses would be stepped to reflect the slope.<br />
<strong>Planning</strong> history<br />
Of particular relevance is the most recent approval granted (11/93/0411) on this site which<br />
established the principle of residential development in this location although that permission has<br />
now lapsed.<br />
11/90/0730 Outline application: residential development. Withdrawn.<br />
11/91/0213 Outline application: erection of four houses. Approved conditionally 17/07/91.<br />
11/91/0451 Erection of 12 no. flats. Withdrawn.<br />
11/93/0081 Erection of 10 self-contained flats. Refused 21/04/93.<br />
11/93/0411 Erection of ten flats. Approved conditionally 24/11/93.<br />
Consultations<br />
Head of Environmental Health: Any comments will be reported at the committee meeting.<br />
Lancashire County <strong>Council</strong> (Highways): Any comments will be reported at the committee meeting.<br />
Neighbours were consulted by letter and 3 letters of objection were received in reply. The<br />
following issues were raised:<br />
• The proposal could perpetuate parking concerns.<br />
• The proposed houses would be out of keeping with the existing.<br />
• That approval would be inconsistent with previous refusals for residential development on<br />
this site.<br />
• Loss of amenity on a quiet residential street by increased coming and going.<br />
• Potential impact of noise during construction.<br />
Relevant Policies<br />
<strong>Hyndburn</strong> <strong>Borough</strong> Local Plan:<br />
Policy E10 – Development Policies<br />
Policy H2 – Housing infill<br />
SPG New Residential Development in the <strong>Borough</strong><br />
Joint Lancashire Structure Plan:<br />
Policy 12 – Housing developments<br />
Observations<br />
This application deals with the proposed erection of five terraced properties on a vacant, former<br />
garage site in a residential area of Accrington. The scheme is acceptable in policy terms as it meets<br />
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