Planning appeal decision
Bell Farm, Wilden, MK44 3DA
Planning appeal 3314830 at Bell Farm, Wilden, MK44 3DA (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 8 September 2023 by Inspector Bartlett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- MK44 3DA
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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