en.Wedoany.com Reported - Hallam Land, the land management business under UK-based Henry Boot, has secured planning permission through an appeal to redevelop nearly 50 acres of land on Longsight Road in Langho, building 300 homes.

Last summer, Ribble Valley Council's planning committee adopted officers' recommendations to reject the proposal, deeming the development "incongruous, discordant, and inconsistent" with its rural setting. During the appeal, the planning inspector acknowledged that the development would be "harmful" to the area's character and appearance but noted the council's housing land supply situation—ranging from 3.04 to 3.45 years against the statutory five-year target—tipped the balance in Hallam Land's favor.

The planning inspector concluded that, against a backdrop of "a serious and significant shortfall in housing delivery," the 90 affordable homes included in the scheme were "unquestionably sustainable." In the report, the inspector wrote: "Providing 210 market homes near an existing established settlement carries significant weight in support of the appeal scheme."

Hallam Land's proposal can be viewed on the Ribble Valley planning portal under reference 3/2025/0196. The appeal decision notice is also available on the same website. The planning application was prepared and submitted by NJL and Stantec.

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