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Dismissed25 September 20253366443

2 West End Lane, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2RD

Planning appeal 3366443 at 2 West End Lane, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2RD (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 25 September 2025 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.

demolition of existing single storey side extension and formation of replacement two-storey side extension and new detached two-storey dwelling, along with associated relocated car parking/hardstanding and new soft landscaping

Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Ellis D
Postcode
SG19 2RD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regards to privacy and light
  • Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for existing and future occupiers, with particular regards to the provision of private garden space
  • The effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regards to whether the proposal provides a suitable access
  • Whether the proposal would achieve an appropriate biodiversity net gain

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan through multiple harms to character and appearance, neighbour privacy, future occupier amenity, and highway safety, which are not outweighed by the unsubstantiated self-build benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HQ1Policy HO-1Policy T2Policy T3Policy EE2Policy EV-5

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