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Dismissed29 October 20266009734

Whitewood Corner, 7 Drove Road, Gamlingay, Sandy, SG19 2HT

Planning appeal 6009734 at Whitewood Corner, 7 Drove Road, Gamlingay, Sandy, SG19 2HT (Central Bedfordshire Council) was dismissed on 29 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would satisfy the requirements of the statutory framework for biodiversity net gain.

Erection of a self-build detached dwelling, subdivision of existing residential garden and utilisation of existing access

Authority
Central Bedfordshire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
SG19 2HT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would satisfy the requirements of the statutory framework for biodiversity net gain
  • whether, having regard to the development plan and other material considerations, the site represents a suitable location for the proposed development, including consideration of the claimed fallback position

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Policy SP7 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021)

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