Planning appeal decision
34 Day's Lane, Biddenham, MK40 4AE
Planning appeal 3314241 at 34 Day's Lane, Biddenham, MK40 4AE (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 July 2023 by Inspector Bayliss G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and whether it would preserve the significance of the heritage asset.
replacement of existing windows. Appeal B: Ref: APP/K0235/Y/23/3314243 34 Day's Lane, Biddenham MK40 4AE
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bayliss G
- Postcode
- MK40 4AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and whether it would preserve the significance of the heritage asset
What decided it
The loss of irreplaceable historic window fabric and the inappropriateness of the proposed window design and siting would cause less than substantial but significant harm to the listed building's special interest, which could not be justified by public benefits that could alternatively be achieved through repair and upgrading.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 29Policy 41S
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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