®Planning appeal decision
65 to 67 Cemetery Road, Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DA
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
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.
Framework references: 11, 73, 78
Plan policies cited: Policy HQ1, Policy HQ8, Policy EE4
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.