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Allowed4 November 20223286780

7 Burton Close, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4GP

Planning appeal 3286780 at 7 Burton Close, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4GP (Central Bedfordshire) was allowed on 4 November 2022 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the variation of condition 3 would be acceptable, having regard to the effect upon the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

proposed single storey side extension without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref CB/20/03325/FULL, dated 03 November 2020

Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hickey A
Postcode
SG5 4GP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the variation of condition 3 would be acceptable, having regard to the effect upon the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area

What decided it

The scale, positioning and height of the proposed development would be in keeping with the varying designs prevalent within the surrounding area and would not be harmful to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local PlanPolicy 1 of the Fairfield Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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