Development Refused
Developments that failed to get planning permission
The following development sites failed to conform to Wootton’s Neighbourhood Plan, resulting in planning permission being refused
81 dwellings adjacent to Wootton Upper School
19/00894/MAO Residential development for 81 dwellings, public open space and landscaping, with access to Hall End Road
Five dwellings at the end of Potters Cross
Residential development for 5 dwellings at the end of Potters Cross. 23/02610/OUT
Overall, the development is considered to be contrary to policies 7S, 36S 42S, 43, 92 and 93 of the Bedford Borough Local Plan 2030, Policies W1 and W12 of the Neighbourhood Plan as well as paragraphs 173, 174, 180, 186 and 188 of the NPPF.
One dwelling on Studley Road
Residential development for 1 dwellings at the end of Studley Road. 24/02226/FUL
Overall, the development is considered to be contrary to policies 7S, 36S 42S, 43, 92 and 93 of the Bedford Borough Local Plan 2030, Policies W1 and W12 of the Neighbourhood Plan as well as paragraphs 173, 174, 180, 186 and 188 of the NPPF.
90 dwellings on land north of Hall End
24/02439/MAO Residential development for 90 dwellings
The development is considered to be in conflict with WNDP* policies W1, W2, W11, W12 and the general principles of the Wootton Village Design Statement. Whilst the development would contribute to the provision of additional housing, which would contribute to the current 5YHLS / affordable housing deficit, the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits and as such the development cannot be supported.
*WNDP = Wootton Neighbourhood Development Plan