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Allowed1 March 20233304995

Area of Footpath Clarence Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3EJ

Planning appeal 3304995 at Area of Footpath Clarence Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3EJ (Central Bedfordshire) was allowed on 1 March 2023 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

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Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Clarke B
Postcode
LU7 3EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The siting and design of the proposed development would not have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, being acceptable in the suburban context with existing varied building scales and street furniture.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HQ1Policy HQ3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 118

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