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Dismissed2 May 20253352102

Land to the West Side of Shefford Road, Meppershall, Bedfordshire, SG17 5PB

Planning appeal 3352102 at Land to the West Side of Shefford Road, Meppershall, Bedfordshire, SG17 5PB (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 2 May 2025 by Inspector Bromley N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

Outline Planning Application: Erection of up to seven detached dwellings (with all matters reserved)

Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Bromley N
Postcode
SG17 5PB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
  • whether or not the proposed development would increase the risk of surface water flooding

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance and biodiversity, given substantial weight in accordance with Framework policies on countryside character and biodiversity conservation, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery in the planning balance.

the significant harm to character and appearance and biodiversity outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery and social and economic benefits, such that the scheme did not constitute sustainable development

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP7Policy EE4Policy EE5Policy HQ1Policy EE2Policy CC3Policy CC5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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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