Planning appeal decision
6 Church Avenue, Ampthill, MK45 2PN
Planning appeal 3297640 at 6 Church Avenue, Ampthill, MK45 2PN (Central Bedfordshire) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 15 August 2022 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the street scene.
a single storey rear extension and two storey front extension
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- MK45 2PN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the street scene
What decided it
The two storey front extension would, by reason of its size, siting, materials and design, significantly harm the character and appearance of the dwelling and street scene contrary to Policy HQ1, whereas the rear extension would be acceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 2015-2035
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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