Thursday, 23 January 2025

Colne planning enforcement notices - January 2025

 

Colne & District enforcement action
January 2025

1. Field 3226 at the junction with Reedymoor Lane, Whitemoor Road,Foulridge
Breach of condition notice requiring the owner to remove all vehicles, horse boxes, trailers, other vehicles and structures including dog kennels from the extended hardcore area and to submit details of the manure storage arrangements and details of the foul water drainage for approval by the council.

The matter was proved in absence on 28th February 2024. The defendant was fined for failing to comply with the notice. Further court hearing 24th September 2024 for noncompliance. The defendant pleaded guilty and was fined.


2. Land at Green End Smallholding, Lenches Road, Colne
Enforcement notice requiring the permanent removal of the caravans, to cease using the land for non-agricultural use and to remove all the hardstanding and sub base material and reinstate the land.

Appeal dismissed. Planning had onsite meeting. Need to send letter explaining the current breach and what he needs to do to comply


3. Prospect Farm Caravan Site, Lenches Road, Colne
Breach of Condition Notices requiring the development to be implemented in accordance with the approved plans and requiring details of a sustainable surface water drainage scheme and a detailed landscaping scheme. Applications received.

Breach of Condition Notices served requiring a detailed landscaping scheme to be submitted for approval. Following approval, the scheme to be implemented in its entirety.


4. Land at Walverden Autocare, Bankfield Mill, Greenfield Road, Colne
Enforcement notice to cease using the land for the sale of vehicles. Court date 14th January 2025.


5. Land at 57 Knotts Lane, Colne
Enforcement notice requiring the owner to permanently remove the front dormer and restore the roof to its original condition.

Appeal dismissed. Must be complied with by 15th September 2024. No work undertaken. Court date 26th November 2024. Adjourned to 11th February 2025 for legal advice.


6. Former Sun Inn, Back Colne Road, Trawden
Breach of Condition Notice served to restore the vehicular turning area to ensure the area remains open for vehicular use in perpetuity. Court date 14th January 2025.


7. Land at Netherheys House, Barrowford Road, Colne
Enforcement notice requiring the removal of the fence along the Barrowford Road boundary. Court date 26th November 2024. Adjourned to 4th February 2025 for all parties to attend and take a plea.


8. 61 Keighley Road, Colne
Enforcement notice requiring the reduction in the height of the fence to a maximum of 1m in height above ground level. Appeal submitted


9. 1 Windy Bank, Colne
Enforcement notice requiring the UPVC windows to be restored back to original design and wall rebuilt.


10. Field 3226 at the junction With Reedymoor Lane, Whitemoor Road, Foulridge
Enforcement notice requiring removal of caravan and commercial vehicles.