Planning appeal decision
Henlow End Farm , Middlefield Lane, Henlow, SG16 6PJ
Planning appeal 3286636 at Henlow End Farm , Middlefield Lane, Henlow, SG16 6PJ (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 27 September 2022 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of 2 bed bungalow with detached double garage and associated works using existing access off Middlefield Lane
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- SG16 6PJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 10 Middlefield Lane with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed development would both severely diminish the undeveloped and open qualities of the site which serves as a buffer to the rural character of the area, and would have an overbearing effect on the outlook from neighbouring windows, contrary to the development plan and NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ1Policy SP7Policy EE5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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