Plans have been submitted to demolish a bungalow and several buildings surrounding it and replace it with a five-bedroom family home.
The applicants, the Trustees of the George Warburton 1985 Trust, applied to Ribble Valley Borough Council to commence the development at Fencegate Farm near Langho.
A design and access statement submitted on behalf of the trustees, whose group is based in Skipton, says both the bungalow and its outbuildings are in a dilapidated condition and are of “little design merit.”
They are proposing to demolish these buildings and replace them with a “simple but well-designed family dwelling with a detached garage.”
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The statement continued: “The site contains a bungalow and four small barns of varying sizes. These buildings are surrounded by a mixture of gardens and hard standing, all enclosed by fencing.
“The site is surrounded by open countryside of mainly agricultural use.
“All of the buildings on the site, including the bungalow, are in a significant state of dilapidation. They are of low-quality materials and design and have clearly experienced decay over time.
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“Whilst the site itself is in a poor state, the existence of access to the road and pleasant views across the valley signal the potential for the positive development of the site into a new dwelling that will improve the overall setting of the area.”
The ground floor of the two-storey building will feature a separate kitchen and dining room; a pantry/utility room; an office; a cloakroom adjoined to a toilet; a living room; and a TV/play room.
The first floor will have a master bedroom with a master ensuite and walk-in wardrobe; a second ensuite bedroom; three further bedrooms; and a large bathroom.
The statement added: “An L-shaped landing and hall provide access to the rooms, with windows situated at the ends offering glimpses to the surrounding landscape and providing natural light.”
To view the plans in full, visit the council’s planning website.
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