Planning appeal decision
18 West End, Stevington, MK43 7QU
Planning appeal 3298652 at 18 West End, Stevington, MK43 7QU (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 December 2022 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the demolition of a 1950's rear extension and the erection of one and two storey extensions
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- MK43 7QU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular reference to outlook
- highway safety
What decided it
The proposed development's detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and its overbearing impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, contrary to the development plan, outweighed any other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 29Policy 30Policy 31Policy 32
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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