®Planning appeal decision
98A High Street, Riseley, Bedfordshire, MK44 1DF
Planning appeal 3272696 at 98A High Street, Riseley, Bedfordshire, MK44 1DF (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 10 September 2021 by Inspector Simpson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
first floor side extension, single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Simpson L
- Postcode
- MK44 1DF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extensions would be subservient, appropriately set back, and in keeping with the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, with no harmful impact on the heritage assets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28Policy 29Policy 30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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