Planning appeal decision
121 Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BY
Planning appeal 3300817 at 121 Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BY (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed 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 front, side and rear extension with two storey side extension’
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- MK42 0BY
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 proposed development would significantly harm the character and appearance of the dwelling and street scene through its siting, scale and design, contrary to development plan policies requiring high quality design that contributes positively to the character of the area, and this public harm outweighs the benefit of additional accommodation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28SPolicy 29Policy 30
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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