7 Wingfield Close, Bedford, MK40 4PB

Planning appeal 3277189 at 7 Wingfield Close, Bedford, MK40 4PB (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 20 December 2021 by Inspector Troy D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: MK40 4PB

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 32 (i and iv) of the Bedford Borough Local Plan 2020Design Code E7 of the Council's Residential Extensions, New Dwellings and Small Infill Developments Supplementary Design Guidance 2000
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 56

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