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Allowed8 March 20243320116

77 Amphtill Road, Flitwick, MK45 1BD

Planning appeal 3320116 at 77 Amphtill Road, Flitwick, MK45 1BD (Central Bedfordshire) was allowed on 8 March 2024 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: highway and pedestrian safety with regard to parking provision.

change of use from House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to HMO and 1 office to the ground floor

Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Smith H
Postcode
MK45 1BD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • highway and pedestrian safety with regard to parking provision
  • whether living conditions of future occupants would be acceptable, with particular regard to internal space

What decided it

The alternative parking layout (Drawing No Oak-109) with 4 spaces was acceptable given the site's sustainable location and good public transport access, combined with adequate internal space meeting national standards for future occupants.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 2015 – 2035 (adopted 2021)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 115Paragraph 135

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