®Planning appeal decision
Allowed16 June 20266004562
25 Rectory Lane,, Houghton Conquest,, MK45 3LD
the change of use of dwelling (Class C3) to a 5 bed family assessment centre (Sui Generis)
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire Council
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- community-institutional
- Postcode
- MK45 3LD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy, noise and disturbance
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to suitable pedestrian access and the provision of internal and external living space
What decided it
The proposed use would generate a pattern of activity and occupancy comparable to a typical domestic household rather than an institutional use, and would not result in material harm to character, neighbouring amenity, or future occupier living conditions.
Framework references: 63, 12
Plan policies cited: Policy HQ1, Policy T2
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