Land at Church Path (Rear No.8 London Rd), Sandy, Beds, SG19 1EX

Planning appeal 3374967 at Land at Church Path (Rear No.8 London Rd), Sandy, Beds, SG19 1EX (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 16 February 2026 by Inspector Bradley F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.

the erection of a two-bedroom bungalow and associated works

Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bradley F
Postcode: SG19 1EX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
living conditions of future occupiers particularly regarding private amenity space, privacy and outlook
living conditions of the existing occupiers of 1 and 3 Church Path particularly regarding outlook and privacy

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance and unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers, which conflict with paragraph 135 of the Framework, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of providing one additional dwelling in a context of housing land supply shortfall.

The moderate benefits of economic and social benefits, efficient use of land and contribution to housing supply were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HQ1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 135

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