Plans for a spectacularly designed four-floor split-level new home built into a hillside have been approved despite claims it was ‘a threat to a conservation area’. The house, at Tanners Street, Ramsbottom, was described by opponents as ‘one of the most contentious applications there has been for a long time’’.
One councillor claimed the design, which includes a cinema room and ‘green living walls’ was totally unsuitable for the area. They said ‘it may look wonderful in Beverly Hills but certainly not in Ramsbottom’.
Speaking in support of the plans, property agent, Richard Gee, said: “Design appreciation is subjective. I feel this is a beautiful design. It’s very much a one-off.
