65 to 67 Cemetery Road, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DA

Planning appeal 3366634 at 65 to 67 Cemetery Road, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DA (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 17 September 2025 by Inspector Allen K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of two detached bungalows and associated works

Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Allen K
Postcode: LU5 5DA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on existing trees and the provision of landscaping
whether there are any other considerations that indicate a decision other than in accordance with the development plan

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by backland development and the loss of existing trees without adequate replacement outweighed the modest benefits of two additional housing units in a district with a minimal housing land supply shortfall.

The moderate weight of housing benefits and modest economic benefits was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant weight of harm to character and appearance and loss of existing trees, resulting in the proposal not benefiting from the Framework's presumption in favour of sustainable development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HQ1Policy HQ8Policy EE4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 73Paragraph 78

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