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Allowed14 February 20253325639

Courtyard Barn, The Drive, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7ST

Planning appeal 3325639 at Courtyard Barn, The Drive, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7ST (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 14 February 2025 by Inspector Thompson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the Council's decision to refuse to grant a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded.

‘The siting of a caravan for ancillary use, within a defined planning unit, does not amount to a material change of use of land and thus no development as defined by S55(1) of the 1990 Act will take place.’

Authority
Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type
ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Thompson F
Postcode
MK43 7ST

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the Council's decision to refuse to grant a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded

What decided it

The caravan would be used as part and parcel of the residential use of the same planning unit, with occupants reliant on the dwelling for essential facilities, and therefore would not amount to a material change of use requiring planning permission.

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