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Dismissed13 July 20266008010

48 High Street, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2QD

Planning appeal 6008010 at 48 High Street, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2QD (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 July 2026 by Inspector L Fern, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having regard to the setting of the grade II listed building at No 45 High Street as a heritage asset and Village Open Space.

erection of new self-build dwelling with detached garage and associated works

Authority
Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
L Fern
Postcode
MK44 2QD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having regard to the setting of the grade II listed building at No 45 High Street as a heritage asset and Village Open Space

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the grade II listed building at No 45, to which great weight is afforded, outweighs the moderate benefits of housing delivery and self-build provision.

The less than substantial harm to the heritage asset, afforded substantial weight, outweighed the moderate benefits of housing supply, self-build provision and economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development was not engaged.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy AD40Policy 5SPolicy 28SPolicy 29Policy 30Policy 41S
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 215

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