Land Adjacent to 35 Oakley Road, Clapham, MK41 6AN

Technical Details Consent following grant of Permission in Principle (LPA Ref 19/00838/PIP) for six unit residential development, access, landscaping and other associated works

Authority: Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Ollerenshaw M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants with particular regard to noise
whether the proposal would make adequate provision for off-site outdoor sports space and play areas
whether the proposal would make adequate provision for vehicle access and parking, and the suitability of the bin storage and collection arrangements

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, failure to provide satisfactory living conditions due to noise exposure, and inadequate provision for off-site outdoor sports space and play areas outweighed the limited benefits of providing six new dwellings.

Framework references: 185

Plan policies cited: Policy 28S, Policy 29, Policy 30, Policy 32, Policy 47S, Policy 31, Policy AD28, Policy 86S, Policy ED1, Policy ED3, Policy IT2, Policy HG1

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