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Allowed24 February 20223288060

Odell Castle, High Street, Odell, Bedford, MK43 7BB

Planning appeal 3288060 at Odell Castle, High Street, Odell, Bedford, MK43 7BB (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 24 February 2022 by Inspector Barnes D, 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.

the erection of a new tractor store/workshop

Authority
Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Householder developments
Inspector
Barnes D
Postcode
MK43 7BB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed development would be visually and physically assimilated into the existing group of outbuildings within the castle's garden and would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding countryside or the setting of designated heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 66(vii)Policy 66(viii)Policy 7S(xi)

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