®Planning appeal decision
Fairview, 7 Cleat Hill, Bedford, MK41 8AL
Planning appeal 3311978 at Fairview, 7 Cleat Hill, Bedford, MK41 8AL (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 14 July 2023 by Inspector Allen K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether, having regard to the development plan policies, the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development.
demolition of existing garage outbuilding and workshop for relocation to west boundary as shown, proposed new dwelling/bungalow with new cycle store to existing dwelling at No. 7
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Allen K
- Postcode
- MK41 8AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether, having regard to the development plan policies, the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development
What decided it
The appeal site is located within a small settlement as defined by the development plan, and the proposed development would accord with Policy 6 of the Bedford Borough Local Plan 2030 and Policy RNP1 of the made Ravensden Neighbourhood Development Plan 2030, contributing positively to the character of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4SPolicy 6Policy 7SPolicy RNP1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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