®Planning appeal decision
Dell Farm, Whipsnade, Dunstable, LU6 2LG
Planning appeal 3301217 at Dell Farm, Whipsnade, Dunstable, LU6 2LG (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 28 March 2023 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal represents an inappropriate development in the Green Belt and the effect of the development upon the openness of the Green Belt.
the change of use, extension and subdivision of existing former outdoor centre to create three dwellings. demolition of barn and outbuildings and erection of two detached houses with garaging. associated access, parking and gardens
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Clarke B
- Postcode
- LU6 2LG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal represents an inappropriate development in the Green Belt and the effect of the development upon the openness of the Green Belt
- the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- whether the development would result in a loss of community facilities
- the effect of the development upon ecology
- if the development is inappropriate, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify the development
What decided it
The substantial harm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness and erosion of openness, combined with adverse effects on character and appearance and loss of community facility, is not clearly outweighed by the limited benefits of housing supply and economic activity, so very special circumstances do not exist.
the substantial harm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness and erosion of openness, combined with adverse effects on character and appearance and loss of community facility, was not clearly outweighed by the limited benefits of housing supply and economic activity
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy EE7Policy HQ3Policy EE3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 149Paragraph 148Paragraph 11
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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