Planning appeal decision
213 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK41 9PH
Planning appeal 3322102 at 213 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK41 9PH (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 February 2024 by Inspector Gee R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of existing residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
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- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Change of use
- Inspector
- Gee R
- Postcode
- MK41 9PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of existing residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular regard to manoeuvring vehicles and traffic generated
What decided it
The proposal would harm the living conditions of existing occupiers through noise and disturbance, and would not provide a safe and suitable access, conflicting with the development plan and Framework requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28S(ii)Policy 29(ii)Policy 30(i)Policy 32(i)Policy 32(ii)Policy 32(iii)Policy 31(i)Policy 31(iii)Policy 31(iv)
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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