Planning appeal decision
41 House Lane, Arlesey, SG15 6XX
Planning appeal 3270327 at 41 House Lane, Arlesey, SG15 6XX (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 13 September 2021 by Inspector Cragg D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of detached 3-bedroom single storey dwelling with associated access and parking arrangements
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cragg D
- Postcode
- SG15 6XX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would harm the character and appearance of the area by intruding into open, spacious, and mature rear gardens that form a key part of the area's character, appearing as an incongruous feature at odds with the established pattern of development.
The small but valuable contribution to housing supply and use of land within the existing urban area were given limited weight and did not outweigh the conflict with the development plan regarding harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ1Policy HQ8Policy ARL2
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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