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Dismissed21 June 20223283691

6 Curran Chase, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GY

Planning appeal 3283691 at 6 Curran Chase, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GY (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 June 2022 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would affect highway safety.

change of use from HMO supported residential dwelling (C3(b)) to a childrens home (C2)

Authority
Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Aqbal M
Postcode
MK42 0GY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would affect highway safety
  • Whether the proposal would harm the living conditions of neighbours with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal fails to provide sufficient parking spaces to accommodate the 11 full-time equivalent staff required for the children's home, creating parking stress that would prejudice highway safety contrary to Policy 31 of the Bedford Borough Local Plan 2030.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 31Policy 32Policy 47S

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