Waddington house with Pendle Hill views approved at third attempt

Ashley Rostron saw two previous applications to build the house in West Bradford Road, Waddington, rejected by Ribble Valley Borough Council but has now had the plans approved.

Previous applications were refused on the basis that the overall scale and footprint would not match the development of the area.

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Mr Rostron went back to planning bosses for a third time at the start of the year and said the updated design and access statement addressed the reasons for the previous refusal.

The statement said: “The design proposal demonstrates a revised design for the new dwelling (four bedrooms) and a separate annexe building offering one-bedroom accommodation in a simple arrangement following the demolition of The Hawthorns.

“The house has three floors, with the upper floor in the roof space to maximise the accommodation and storage within the overall volume, whilst ensuring the overall mass has an appropriate appearance.

“The new design has addressed the reasons for the refusal of the previous submission by virtue of reducing the scale, mass, and bulk of the proposal and addressing issues raised regarding the overall appearance in the street scene.

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“This new proposal, because of the revisions, has reduced the mass and scale as well as reducing the ridge height by 0.5m. The roof is finished in natural slate. Windows have full stone surrounds and the overall appearance is one of a traditional appearance.

“The annexe construct has also been reduced in size and is now repositioned within the plot. It offers a modest level of accommodation and is subservient to the host dwelling.”

The council has approved the development subject to conditions, including that work must start within a three-year expiry time.

To view the plans in full, visit the council’s planning website.