Planning appeal decision
7 Priory Close, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DL
Planning appeal 3306555 at 7 Priory Close, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DL (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 February 2023 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
Erection of two storey side and rear extension
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Graham A
- Postcode
- MK43 7DL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
- The impact upon the safe and efficient use of the highway
What decided it
The supporting pillar for the first floor car port extension would render the existing front parking space unusable for larger vehicles, likely displacing parking onto the public highway and creating a real risk to highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28sPolicy 41SPolicy 31Policy HARROLD NDP4 (iii)
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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