Planning appeal decision
Ivy Farm, Toddington Road, Tebworth, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 9QD
Planning appeal 3338383 at Ivy Farm, Toddington Road, Tebworth, Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 9QD (Central Bedfordshire) was allowed on 14 August 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the materials used for the external walls preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Tebworth Conservation Area.
Variation of Condition 19 to CB/19/02342/FULL (Replacement of agricultural building to 3 dwellings, 1 ancillary accommodation, garages and vehicular access) - Drawings 2118/P1K, 2118/P2D, 2118/P3D, 2118/P4D, 2118/P5C, 2118/P6C, 2118/P7 and 2118/P8 to be replaced with 2118/P1P, 2118/P2G, 2118/P3F, 2118/P4E, 2118/P5E and 2118/P9B
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- LU7 9QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the materials used for the external walls preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Tebworth Conservation Area
What decided it
The materials used, whilst representing a modern addition, are acceptable as they have a neutral effect on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and do not harm the heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HE1
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.
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