Planning appeal decision
19 Water End, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TY
Planning appeal 3309080 at 19 Water End, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TY (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 9 March 2023 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dormers and gable end windows on the character and appearance of the barn/garage, the setting of the host dwelling which is a Grade II Listed building, and the surrounding area.
the conversion of roof space in existing barn/garage to living space
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- MK44 3TY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed dormers and gable end windows on the character and appearance of the barn/garage, the setting of the host dwelling which is a Grade II Listed building, and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed dormers and gable end windows would result in less than substantial harm to the setting of the Grade II Listed building that was not outweighed by public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28SPolicy 29Policy 30Policy 41SPolicy 66
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 22
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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