®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed23 October 20233319533
Limbersey Nurseries, Limbersey Lane, Maulden, Bedfordshire, MK45 2EA
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
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.
Framework references: 79, 105, 126, 130, 174, 185
Plan policies cited: Policy SP7, Policy HQ1, Policy EMP2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.