A HOUSING plan which is against both local and national planning policy is recommended for refusal by planners when they meet tomorrow.
An outline application to build two semi-detached split level houses on land opposite St Saviour's Church, New Line, Bacup, will be discussed by the engineering and planning sub-committee.
The scheme, which involves the former scout hut and youth centre site, has prompted no comments from neighbours.
But planners will be told: "While within the urban boundary where council would normally seek to locate most new development, this site falls within the Ross Mill -- New Line Greenland.
"The purpose of Greenland is as valuable open space within the built-up area, retained for amenity, recreation or nature conservation.
"The approval of any proposal for residential development within a Greenland would set a precedent, leading to difficulty in resisting such developments elsewhere in the borough.
"Thus in local and national land use policy terms, the proposal is unacceptable."
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