Planning appeal decision
Land to the Rear of 1, 2 and 3 Sawfords Meadow, Tempsford, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2BQ
Planning appeal 3285221 at Land to the Rear of 1, 2 and 3 Sawfords Meadow, Tempsford, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2BQ (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 4 July 2022 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
erection of two detached bungalows and associated works
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Simpson L
- Postcode
- SG19 2BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Tempsford Conservation Area and the effect on the setting of the Schedule Monument
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the heritage assets (Scheduled Monument and Conservation Area) and harm to character and appearance, when weighed against the modest public benefits of the development, did not justify approval contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP7EE5HQ1HQ8HE1HE3H3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 199Paragraph 130
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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