Planning appeal decision
9 Old School Gardens, Wootton, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JF
Planning appeal 3317180 at 9 Old School Gardens, Wootton, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JF (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 19 May 2023 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the living conditions of occupiers with respect to the provision of garden/amenity space to serve the host dwelling.
erection of a single storey side extension
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- MK43 9JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the living conditions of occupiers with respect to the provision of garden/amenity space to serve the host dwelling
What decided it
The existing amenity space at the property is already of limited value for sitting out and recreation, and the loss of the least private part would not materially harm living conditions, particularly given the accessible nearby recreational facilities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28Policy 29Policy 30
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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