®Planning appeal decision
Land South of Hutchinson Rise, Potton, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DZ
Planning appeal 3373674 at Land South of Hutchinson Rise, Potton, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DZ (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 22 April 2026 by Inspector Bartle L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of the 8 dwellings, regarding noise.
the erection of a care home (Class C2) and 8 residential dwellings (Class C3), with associated parking, landscaping and development
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bartle L
- Postcode
- SG19 2DZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of the 8 dwellings, regarding noise
- the effect of the proposed dwellings upon the operation and viability of an existing community facility, Potton Hall for All
What decided it
The adverse impacts of potentially significant noise effects on future occupiers' living conditions and harm to the adjacent community facility's operation and viability substantially and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of eight dwellings and a care home, such that the development does not constitute sustainable development.
The modest benefits of housing delivery and care home provision, aligned with Framework objectives and the Council's housing land supply position, were substantially outweighed by the significant harm to future occupiers' living conditions from noise and harm to the existing community facility's operation and viability, resulting in the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC8Policy HQ1Policy SP7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 200
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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