®Planning appeal decision
Stanley Works, 3 Ampthill Road, Kempston Hardwick, MK45 3JE
the construction of a new office building (Class E) and associated works including demolition of existing buildings
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Woodwards O
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the appeal site is an appropriate location for development of this type having regard to local and national planning policy and guidance, and with particular regard to accessibility, highway safety and the free-flow of traffic, and the character and appearance of the area
- Whether or not adequate arrangements are made for the disposal of foul and surface water from the site
- The effect of the proposed development on the Forest of Marston Vale, with particular regard to tree provision
What decided it
The proposal fails to comply with the adopted development plan by locating office development in an inaccessible rural location contrary to Policy 77S and by failing to provide 30% tree cover on-site as required by Policy 36S for development in the Forest of Marston Vale area.
Framework references: 91, 92, 93, 115, 151
Plan policies cited: Policy 77S, Policy 78, Policy 75, Policy 7S, Policy 29, Policy 31, Policy 28S, Policy 30, Policy 53, Policy 92, Policy 93, Policy 35S, Policy 36S
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.