Planning appeal decision
20 Braggs Lane, Wrestlingworth, Sandy, SG19 2ER
Planning appeal 3295238 at 20 Braggs Lane, Wrestlingworth, Sandy, SG19 2ER (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 12 August 2022 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the change of use on the character and appearance of the landscape and countryside on the edge of Wrestlingworth.
change of use of land to enlarge residential garden land (retrospective)
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- SG19 2ER
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the change of use on the character and appearance of the landscape and countryside on the edge of Wrestlingworth
What decided it
The enclosure and incorporation of the land as garden has materially changed the character and appearance of the open countryside to its detriment, failing to meet the 'limited' extent requirement of Policy SP7 and conflicting with landscape character protection policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP7Policy EE5Policy HQ1(6)Policy BE2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 174
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.
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