The Swallows, Flitton Hill, Flitton, BEDFORD, MK45 2BE

the conversion of existing garage block into a single dwelling

Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Bowden N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on highway safety
whether sufficient information has been provided to consider the effect of the proposed development on flood risk and drainage
whether the site is in a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to its proximity to services, facilities and public transport

What decided it

The site's remote location and lack of safe pedestrian access to services, facilities and sustainable transport infrastructure makes it unsuitable for residential development despite satisfactory vehicle access and resolvable flood risk matters.

Framework references: 11, 115

Plan policies cited: Policy T2, Policy CD1, Policy CC5, Policy DC1, Policy SP7, Central Bedfordshire Parking Standards for New Developments SPD, Policy TT1 of the Flitton, Greenfield and Pulloxhill Neighbourhood Plan 2021

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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