52 Higham Gobion Road, Central Bedfordshire, Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4LT

Planning appeal 3315693 at 52 Higham Gobion Road, Central Bedfordshire, Barton-Le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4LT (Central Bedfordshire) was allowed on 19 July 2023 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the bungalow and the local area.

single storey front porch extension, part single and part two storey rear extension, front and rear first floor dormers, new detached office breakfast room (outbuilding) following removal of existing detached garage without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref CB/21/04321/FULL, dated 4 January 2022

Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Greenwood L
Postcode: MK45 4LT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the bungalow and the local area
Living conditions at 50 Higham Gobion Road next door, in terms of the outlook from that property

What decided it

The rear dormer, although substantial in scale, fits reasonably within its particular context due to limited public visibility, distance from neighbours, and the prevalence of similar dormers in the area, and therefore causes no material harm to character, appearance or neighbouring living conditions.

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