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Dismissed10 June 20223286585

The Rabbitry, Fordfield Road, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2HZ

Planning appeal 3286585 at The Rabbitry, Fordfield Road, Millbrook, Bedford, MK45 2HZ (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 10 June 2022 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise.

Stable to kennel conversion

Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Change of use
Inspector
Clarke B
Postcode
MK45 2HZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise

What decided it

The potential for the kennel business to generate excessive noise audible to neighbouring residential properties during periods when residents would reasonably expect peace and quiet, without adequate mitigation measures being demonstrated.

What the Inspector cited

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