Planning appeal decision
29 Lilac Grove, Biggleswade, SG18 8TP
Planning appeal 3317392 at 29 Lilac Grove, Biggleswade, SG18 8TP (Central Bedfordshire) was allowed on 22 May 2023 by Inspector Down K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed rear extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
Single storey rear extension and new porch
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Down K
- Postcode
- SG18 8TP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed rear extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- The effect on the living conditions of occupiers of 27 and 31 Lilac Grove with respect to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposed rear extension, as built with reduced side parapet walls, would not unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling or surrounding area, nor would it materially harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with respect to outlook and light.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HQ1
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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