25 Top End, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0LR

the demolition of existing commercial unit and replacement with chalet bungalow dwelling

Authority: Bedford Borough Council
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 proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether there are any other considerations that indicate a decision other than in accordance with the development plan

What decided it

The significant shortfall in housing land supply (3.35 years against Government expectations) means that the benefits of delivering one additional dwelling on previously developed land in a sustainable location outweigh the moderate harm to character and appearance.

The moderate harm to character and appearance was outweighed by the moderate benefits of housing delivery on previously developed land in a sustainable location in circumstances of significant housing land supply shortfall, applying the presumption in favour of sustainable development under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework.

Framework references: 11, 73

Plan policies cited: Policy 28s, Policy 29, Policy 30

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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