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Allowed16 June 20266004562

25 Rectory Lane,, Houghton Conquest,, MK45 3LD

Planning appeal 6004562 at 25 Rectory Lane,, Houghton Conquest,, MK45 3LD (Central Bedfordshire Council) was allowed on 16 June 2026 by Inspector Andrew Fuller, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character of the surrounding area.

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
Inspector
Andrew Fuller
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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HQ1Policy T2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 63Paragraph 12

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