Planning appeal decision
8 Robinson Close, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9AG
Planning appeal 3290053 at 8 Robinson Close, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9AG (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 March 2022 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed rear extension on living conditions of neighbouring users.
first floor rear extension
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Boughton A
- Postcode
- MK43 9AG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed rear extension on living conditions of neighbouring users
What decided it
The proposed rear extension would harm both actual and perceived privacy of adjoining users due to the upper floor window being wider and significantly closer to the boundary in a tightly planned layout, conflicting with Policy 32(iv) and RENDSID guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 32(iv) of the Bedford Borough Local Plan 2030RENDSID Code E5
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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