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Dismissed24 June 20253358551

119A Station Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1LA

Planning appeal 3358551 at 119A Station Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1LA (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 24 June 2025 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupants of neighbouring dwellings, with regard to noise and disturbance and outlook.

the change of use of a retail store (Class E) to a hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) on the ground floor and associated installation of ventilation equipment

Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Pearce J
Postcode
MK45 1LA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupants of neighbouring dwellings, with regard to noise and disturbance and outlook
  • the effect on highway safety, with regard to the provision of parking
  • the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants through noise and disturbance and would create unacceptable highway safety risks through inadequate parking and servicing arrangements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HQ1Policy CC8Policy T3Policy T2

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