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Dismissed15 July 20223282108

The Barns Adj Water End Farm, 15 Water End Road, Maulden, MK45 2BD

Planning appeal 3282108 at The Barns Adj Water End Farm, 15 Water End Road, Maulden, MK45 2BD (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 15 July 2022 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the site represents an appropriate location for housing.

conversion of barns to form residential dwelling including partial demolition and single storey and two storey extensions

Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Aqbal M
Postcode
MK45 2BD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the site represents an appropriate location for housing
  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area having regard to any non-designated heritage asset

What decided it

The proposal fails to comply with Policy DC1 due to lack of structural survey evidence and would cause harm to a non-designated heritage asset contrary to Policy HE3, with limited weight afforded to the housing and self-build benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SP7HQ1HE3DC1H6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 48Paragraph 80Paragraph 203

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