Planning appeal decision
Summermead, Lodge Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0BG
Planning appeal 3272679 at Summermead, Lodge Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0BG (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 16 September 2021 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area.
to erect a wooden triple car port to front of property
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Simpson L
- Postcode
- MK43 0BG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed car port would appear as an incongruous and intrusive feature in the street scene, conflicting with the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the relevant development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 127
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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