Limbersey Nurseries, Limbersey Lane, Maulden, Bedfordshire, MK45 2EA

Planning appeal 3319533 at Limbersey Nurseries, Limbersey Lane, Maulden, Bedfordshire, MK45 2EA (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 23 October 2023 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for housing, having regard to the settlement strategy for the area and with specific regard to the supply of employment premises.

demolition of commercial buildings and erection of one dwelling with associated access, landscaping, and ancillary works

Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Townend K
Postcode: MK45 2EA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for housing, having regard to the settlement strategy for the area and with specific regard to the supply of employment premises
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposed development would provide appropriate living conditions for the occupiers of the proposed dwelling, with particular regard to noise

What decided it

The proposal fails to provide a suitable location for housing due to poor accessibility and sustainability, results in unacceptable loss of employment use, and would cause significant adverse effects on the character and appearance of the rural area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP7Policy HQ1Policy EMP2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 79Paragraph 105Paragraph 126Paragraph 130Paragraph 174Paragraph 185

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