The Wheatsheaf, Wilden Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2NJ

the conversion of existing overnight accommodation barn and the kitchen/restaurant areas to create 2 additional dwellings, whilst retaining the existing pub with living accommodation above

Authority: Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Bayliss G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses, and whether any harm would be caused to the significance of the designated heritage asset

What decided it

The lack of sufficient detail and clarity regarding the kitchen installation, fire and acoustic separation works, and the viability of the public house operation meant the harm to the listed building's significance could not be justified by the limited public benefits identified.

Framework references: 189, 199, 200, 202

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