Courtyard Barn , The Drive, Oakley, BEDFORD, MK43 7ST

single storey side extension to an existing dwelling

Authority: Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Boughton A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would affect the character, appearance and significance of Courtyard Barn, a non-designated heritage asset
the effect of the proposed development on the setting of The Mallows, which is a grade II listed building

What decided it

The disproportionate size of the proposed extension would cause substantial harm to the significance of Courtyard Barn as a non-designated heritage asset by preventing its experience as a historic remnant of the Oakley Estate, and this harm outweighs the appellant's accommodation needs.

Framework references: 203

Plan policies cited: Policy 28S, Policy 29, Policy 30, Policy 66, Policy 41S, Policy DH1, Policy DH2

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