Land Adjoining 39 Lower Farm Road, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8JD

Planning appeal 3346291 at Land Adjoining 39 Lower Farm Road, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8JD (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 December 2024 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is an appropriate location for the proposed development, having regard to the development strategy for the area.

Equestrian tourist and day centre including 3 tourist accommodation chalets for 7 people each, plus a mixed use reception etc building, wooden fencing, screening planting and associated works

Authority: Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Townend K
Postcode: MK43 8JD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is an appropriate location for the proposed development, having regard to the development strategy for the area
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of 39 Lower Farm Road with particular regard to noise

What decided it

The site is not well-related to the defined settlement policy area and the appellant failed to demonstrate an identified community need for the development in the countryside, contrary to the development plan.

The moderate economic, social and environmental benefits would not outweigh the significant harm from the location of the development, the harm to character and appearance, and the harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring property.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 7SPolicy 76Policy 97Policy 28Policy 29Policy 30Policy 32Policy AD24

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