Planning appeal decision
91 London Road, Sandy, SG19 1DH
Planning appeal 3279343 at 91 London Road, Sandy, SG19 1DH (Central Bedfordshire) was allowed on 25 March 2022 by Inspector Cooper W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of its future occupants, with particular regard to noise, air quality and odour from sources in the locality.
outline application for the erection of 9 dwellings following demolition of the existing house (all matters reserved except access)
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cooper W
- Postcode
- SG19 1DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of its future occupants, with particular regard to noise, air quality and odour from sources in the locality
What decided it
The evidence from the Noise Impact Assessment, Air Quality Assessment and Odour Assessment, supported by conditions securing detailed design solutions, demonstrated that the living conditions of future occupants could be adequately protected from noise, air quality and odour impacts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ1Policy CC8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 187
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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