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Dismissed11 July 20243324532

Land North of Stockbridge Road, Clifton, Bedfordshire, SG17 5HA

Planning appeal 3324532 at Land North of Stockbridge Road, Clifton, Bedfordshire, SG17 5HA (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 11 July 2024 by Inspector Preston C, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the extent to which it would lead to the physical and visual coalescence of Clifton and Henlow.

Erection of 16 dwellings, with new access off Stockbridge Road, together with garaging, parking and landscaping, and proposed new area of public open space and all enabling works

Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Preston C
Postcode
SG17 5HA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the extent to which it would lead to the physical and visual coalescence of Clifton and Henlow
  • Whether the Council is able to demonstrate a five-year supply of deliverable housing land

What decided it

The irreversible harm to the character and appearance of the area from physical and visual coalescence between Clifton and Henlow significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of the scheme, even though the Council could not demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

The irreversible harm arising from increased coalescence between Clifton and Henlow, to which significant weight was attached, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery, affordable and custom build housing, and modest recreation/biodiversity benefits, so that permission should not be granted despite the tilted balance being engaged.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP5Policy SP7Policy EE5Policy HQ1(1)Policy SP1Policy SP1a
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 61Paragraph 76Paragraph 77Paragraph 180

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