44 Osborn Road, Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4PA

Planning appeal 3259194 at 44 Osborn Road, Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4PA (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 30 September 2021 by Inspector Fallon R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

described on the application form as “Demolition of existing garage and side extension to form access and erection of a detached dwelling to the rear of the existing

Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Fallon R
Postcode: MK45 4PA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
highway and pedestrian safety, with specific regard to the proposed access road

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the area, caused by the intrusion into undeveloped garden land and the harmful impact of the access road on the streetscene, was sufficient to justify dismissal despite the absence of highway safety concerns.

The limited benefits of providing one dwelling and local employment during construction were outweighed by the adverse impacts on character and appearance when assessed against the development plan and Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HQ1Policy T2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 126Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 110Paragraph 111Paragraph 112

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