®Planning appeal decision
Land at Chalton Stables , Chalton , Moggerhanger , MK44 3RA
Planning appeal 3332170 at Land at Chalton Stables , Chalton , Moggerhanger , MK44 3RA (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 10 April 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the site represents an appropriate location for housing, having particular regard to access to facilities and services.
the erection of two (2x) detached self build/custom housing dwellings with detached double garages
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- MK44 3RA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the site represents an appropriate location for housing, having particular regard to access to facilities and services
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether, in the event of harm being identified, if the material considerations indicate that the appeal should be determined otherwise than in accordance with the development plan
What decided it
The site's location outside a settlement envelope, disconnected from services and facilities by sustainable transport, combined with the harmful urbanising effect on the rural character of the area, outweighs the benefits of self-build and custom-build housing provision.
The benefits of self-build and custom-build housing and boosting housing supply were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and the unsustainable location, with the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP7Policy EE5Policy HQ1Policy H6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 70Paragraph 83Paragraph 84
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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