Planning appeal decision
Land to the Front of North End, High Street, Central Bedfordshire, Silsoe, MK45 4ES
Planning appeal 3315209 at Land to the Front of North End, High Street, Central Bedfordshire, Silsoe, MK45 4ES (Central Bedfordshire) was allowed on 31 July 2023 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of this part of the High Street, including the effect on the setting of the nearby Silsoe Conservation Area.
a single, detached 2 bedroom bungalow with parking and associated amenity (outline planning application with all matters reserved)
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Greenwood L
- Postcode
- MK45 4ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of this part of the High Street, including the effect on the setting of the nearby Silsoe Conservation Area
What decided it
The bungalow, if kept to single storey and positioned appropriately within the rear half of the plot, would be a minor feature in the street scene consistent with the varied density and spacious character of this part of the High Street and would not harm the setting of the nearby conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 2015-2035Silsoe Neighbourhood Plan policy SNP/HP-1
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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