®Planning appeal decision
Land at Chalton Stables , Chalton , Moggerhanger , MK44 3RA
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
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
Framework references: 11, 70, 83, 84
Plan policies cited: Policy SP7, Policy EE5, Policy HQ1, Policy H6
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.