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Allowed1 July 20223288726

239 Ampthhill Road, Bedford, MK42 9QG

Planning appeal 3288726 at 239 Ampthhill Road, Bedford, MK42 9QG (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 1 July 2022 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed change of use would comply with the conditions imposed under paragraph O.2(1)(d) of the GPDO for development permitted under Class O, specifically the effect of noise from adjacent commercial premises on the intended occupiers.

to convert the annex of an existing office (B1 use) to residential consisting of 12 x 2 beds and 6 x 1 bed flats

Authority
Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Plenty B
Postcode
MK42 9QG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed change of use would comply with the conditions imposed under paragraph O.2(1)(d) of the GPDO for development permitted under Class O, specifically the effect of noise from adjacent commercial premises on the intended occupiers

What decided it

The existing building's double-glazed windows combined with a proposed mechanical ventilation condition would achieve the required internal noise standard of 35dB LAeq.T and ensure future occupiers' living conditions would not be adversely affected by noise from adjacent commercial premises.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 187

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