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Dismissed24 October 20223303766

201 High Street, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AJ

Planning appeal 3303766 at 201 High Street, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AJ (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 October 2022 by Inspector Eggleton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area.

a detached garage with hobby room over, following demolition of existing garage

Authority
Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Eggleton P
Postcode
MK41 6AJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposal would unacceptably harm the living conditions of neighbouring residents through an overbearing structure that would dominate their outlook and garden areas, outweighing any other considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 28SPolicy 30Policy 32Policy 29(ii)

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