Bell Farm, Wilden, MK44 3DA

the change of use from an agricultural building to a C3 dwelling house. The application is in accordance with Class Q, Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015. The proposed development will create a four bedroomed single storey dwelling. The proposal includes provision for four parking spaces within the ancillary curtilage area extending to 317.18m2 which is less than the proposed floorspace of 317.93m2

Authority: Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Bartlett R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would comply with the requirements applicable to development permitted by Class Q of the GPDO, with particular regard to the extent of the proposed building operations
Whether information relating to household waste collection from the proposed development is required

What decided it

The buildings are structurally sound with substantial walls, roofs and frameworks enclosed on at least three sides, making them suitable for conversion with only reasonably necessary external alterations that do not exceed the scope of Class Q permitted development rights.

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