Plot 4, Agricultural Land, Kilnlane & Great Lane, Clophill, Bedfordshire, MK45 4BQ

Planning appeal 3363150 at Plot 4, Agricultural Land, Kilnlane & Great Lane, Clophill, Bedfordshire, MK45 4BQ (Central Bedfordshire) was allowed on 18 September 2026 by Inspector Preston C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed use would fall within the definition of agriculture under s336(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and thus be lawful.

Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type: Lawful Development Certificate
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Preston C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed use would fall within the definition of agriculture under s336(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and thus be lawful
Whether the erection of the perimeter fence would be permitted development
Whether the erection of the garden shed would be permitted development

What decided it

The proposed use falls squarely within the statutory definition of agriculture as horticulture or fruit growing under s336(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and the definition does not require a trade or business purpose, whereas the garden shed cannot benefit from permitted development rights due to the plot size being well below the 5 hectare threshold.

What the Inspector cited

Judgments: Crowborough Parish Council v Secretary of State for Environment (1982)

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