Land East of Heddings Farm, The Lane, Wyboston, MK44 3AS

Planning appeal 6002234 at Land East of Heddings Farm, The Lane, Wyboston, MK44 3AS (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 March 2026 by Inspector Everitt E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would be suitably located having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities.

erection of 3 detached dwellings, associated garages, private driveway and formation of access

Authority: Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Everitt E
Postcode: MK44 3AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would be suitably located having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities
whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed building known as Heddings Farmhouse

What decided it

The proposal would not be suitably located having regard to accessibility of services and facilities, and the adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.

The modest housing supply contribution and economic benefits of moderate weight were outweighed by the significant adverse impact of poor locational sustainability and reliance on private vehicles, contrary to Framework policies on sustainable development and sustainable transport.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 2SPolicy 3SPolicy 4SPolicy 7SPolicy 31Policy 53Policy 87Policy 29Policy 41S
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 83Paragraph 96Paragraph 110Paragraph 115Paragraph 129Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215

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