®Planning appeal decision
7 Wingfield Close, BEDFORD, MK40 4PB
one and two storey side and rear extension
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Troy D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed single and two storey rear extension on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property at No. 9 Wingfield Close with particular regard to overshadowing and outlook
What decided it
The modest scale, design and layout of the rear extension, combined with the boundary treatment, separation distance and building orientation, would not result in unacceptable overshadowing or outlook impact on the neighbouring property.
The modest benefits of the extension to the appellant's property were balanced against the limited additional impact on neighbouring living conditions compared to the fall-back position, with the balance tipping in favour of allowing the appeal.
Framework references: 56
Plan policies cited: Policy 32 (i and iv) of the Bedford Borough Local Plan 2020, Design Code E7 of the Council's Residential Extensions, New Dwellings and Small Infill Developments Supplementary Design Guidance 2000
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