Planning appeal decision
47, Whitworth Way, Wilstead, MK45 3EE
Planning appeal 3307886 at 47, Whitworth Way, Wilstead, MK45 3EE (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 12 December 2022 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 49 Whitworth Way.
the erection of rear and side first floor extensions
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- MK45 3EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 49 Whitworth Way
What decided it
The design, siting and limited depth of the proposed side extension would not result in an overbearing form of development or unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 32 of the Bedford Borough Plan
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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