Planning appeal decision
25 Rushbrook Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XE
Planning appeal 3275888 at 25 Rushbrook Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XE (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 29 November 2021 by Inspector Thompson P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed two-storey side extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of 36, 40 and 42 Verne Drive and the appeal property, with regard to outlook.
Two storey side and rear extensions
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thompson P
- Postcode
- MK45 2XE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed two-storey side extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of 36, 40 and 42 Verne Drive and the appeal property, with regard to outlook
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings
What decided it
The proposed side extension would create an unacceptable adverse effect on the living conditions of occupiers of 40 and 42 Verne Drive through an oppressive outlook from their gardens, and would result in inadequate outlook from Bedroom 4 of the appeal property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ1
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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