®Planning appeal decision
44 Osborn Road, Barton-Le-Clay, BEDFORD, MK45 4PA
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
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.
Framework references: 126, 130, 134, 110, 111, 112
Plan policies cited: Policy HQ1, Policy T2
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