®Planning appeal decision
Woodleys Farm House, Knotting Road, Melchbourne, BEDFORD, MK44 1AG
the conversion of existing barns to residential to create 6 No. new dwellings, with new access, car parking, landscaping and associated works
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Butcher H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- Whether the barns are suitable for conversion having regard to local and national planning policy
- Whether the development would make acceptable provision for the servicing of waste and recyclable materials
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of future occupiers having particular regard to light, outlook, and head heights
- Whether the development would provide suitable vehicle and cycle parking
- The effect of the development on protected species
- Whether the development would provide suitable disposal for foul waste
- Whether or not the development would make adequate provision for affordable housing
What decided it
The harm to the significance of the non-designated heritage asset caused by the new access drive conflicting with its historic setting and layout, combined with harm to character and appearance and inadequate waste servicing arrangements, outweighed any benefits of the development.
Framework references: 209, 84, 135
Plan policies cited: Policy 41S, Policy 65, Policy 7S, Policy 29, Policy 30, Policy 37, Policy 32, Policy 42S, Policy 43, Policy 50S, Policy 58S
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.