109 Clophill Road, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2AD

Planning appeal 3339821 at 109 Clophill Road, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2AD (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 13 January 2025 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would comply with local planning policies which seek to protect existing community facilities, having regard to need, viability and marketing.

a ‘change of use from pub on the ground floor to farm/convenience shop, first floor new entrance door, staircase and car showroom to the rear

Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Change of use
Inspector: Lo S
Postcode: MK45 2AD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would comply with local planning policies which seek to protect existing community facilities, having regard to need, viability and marketing
the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the proposed parking and access arrangement on highway safety

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate that the loss of the public house complied with local planning policies protecting community facilities, particularly the absence of current viability evidence and adequate marketing efforts, combined with harm to character and appearance and highway safety concerns, led to the dismissal of the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HQ3Policy R2Policy M13Policy M14Policy EE5Policy HQ1Policy M3Policy T2Policy T3

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