Use for which a certificate of lawful use or development is sought is the conversion of the garage into a dog grooming parlour
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In West Lancashire District Council, approx 31.5% of Householder developments appeals are successful. (Sample: 130 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Hartley D
Archive Data: 177 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Householder developments)
22.0%
↓ Strict
National Average (Householder developments)
35.3%
Inspector's Analysis
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 8 April 2026
by D Hartley BA (Hons) MTP MBA MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 9 APRIL 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/P2365/X/25/3374534
19 School Fold, Hesketh Bank, Preston, PR4 6RE
• The appeal is made under section 195 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) …