Planning appeal decision
The Country Kennels, Wood End, Marston Mortaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 0NZ
Planning appeal 3296312 at The Country Kennels, Wood End, Marston Mortaine, Bedfordshire, MK43 0NZ (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 25 October 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 demolition of an existing dwelling and outbuildings and the erection of a replacement dwelling and double garage
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- MK43 0NZ
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 dwelling's bulk, scale, height and design, combined with the prominent siting of the double garage, would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding countryside and would conflict with local plan policies on design quality and rural character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC2Policy EE5Policy HQ1Policy DS2
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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