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Dismissed16 November 20233318337

44 Cause End Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9DE

Planning appeal 3318337 at 44 Cause End Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9DE (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 November 2023 by Inspector Billings C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

a new dwelling and modifications to existing dwelling by blocking up of first floor side (east) window and the addition of front dormer, new access/crossover for existing dwelling

Authority
Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Billings C
Postcode
MK43 9DE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area caused by the cramped siting, narrow proportions, excessive hardstanding, and overdevelopment of the site, which conflicts with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 28SPolicy 29Policy 30Policy 31Policy W1Policy W2Policy W8Policy W12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 111

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