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Conditions or Reasons for Planning Application - CB/22/01364/FULL

Conditions or Reasons:

1) The proposed development is unacceptable in principle as it represents inappropriate development in the Green Belt, which is by definition harmful and would cause harm to its openness due to its scale and position. The material considerations identified are not considered to clearly outweigh the harm caused to the Green Belt and any other harm. Consequently 'very special circumstances' do not exist, and the development is contrary to the aims and objectives of Section 13 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021).

2) The proposed development, by virtue of its prominent position, excessive scale and extensive curtilage would be visually intrusive and harmful to the character of the area and its openness. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies EE5 and HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2015-2035) and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021).

3) No undertaking or mechanism has been provided to secure the demolition of the existing residential dwelling within the application site. As such the granting of this permission would not prevent the existing dwelling from being retained in perpetuity. The retention of the existing dwelling in addition to the proposed new dwelling would result in material harm to the openness of the Green Belt and would be materially harmful to the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The development would thereby be contrary to Sections 12 and 13 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021) and Policies EE5 and HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2015-2035).

4) The Council considers that the proposed development would by reason of its proximity lying within a 12.6k metre linear distance of the Ashridge Commons and Woods Site of Special Scientific Interest within the Chiltern Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation would add to the recreational disturbance in this area likely to harm the integrity of the conservation purposes of the Chiltern Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation. In the absence of an appropriate mitigation strategy to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority, the proposal would be contrary to the Habitat Regulations and paragraphs 180 and 181 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021) and policy EE3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2015-2035)

5) The proposed development would provide a substantial, 5 bedroom, excutive style, detached dwelling that would be in direct conflict with the requirements of Policy EB14 of the Eaton Bray Neighbourhood Plan (2015-2035).

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