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Allowed10 March 20266002098

Ahmed Farm, Wood End, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK43 8TH

Planning appeal 6002098 at Ahmed Farm, Wood End, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK43 8TH (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 10 March 2026 by Inspector Reid L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the principle of the development is acceptable, having regard to the development plan.

the use of land as an outdoor archery range

Authority
Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Reid L
Postcode
MK43 8TH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the principle of the development is acceptable, having regard to the development plan
  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the development would meet the tree planting requirements of the development plan
  • The effect of the development on protected species
  • The effect of the development on flood risk

What decided it

The secluded rural location of the site is appropriate for an outdoor archery range, which requires distance from built-up areas for safety and operational reasons, and the development meets the criteria of Policy 97 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 97Policy 7SPolicy 28SPolicy 29Policy 30Policy 36SPolicy 42SPolicy 92

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