Planning appeal decision
68 Hookhams Lane, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0JX
Planning appeal 3293873 at 68 Hookhams Lane, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0JX (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be permitted under the GPDO.
the demolition of existing rear extension and new 8m rear extension
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Worley E
- Postcode
- MK41 0JX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be permitted under the GPDO
- If so the acceptability of the impact on the amenity of adjoining premises, having particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension would extend more than 8m beyond the original rear wall of the dwellinghouse and therefore does not constitute permitted development under the GPDO.
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