Planning appeal decision
55 Jeans Way, Dunstable, LU5 4PW
Planning appeal 3323896 at 55 Jeans Way, Dunstable, LU5 4PW (Central Bedfordshire) was allowed on 23 August 2023 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the house and the local area.
the demolition of an attached garage and erection of a 2 storey side and single storey front extension
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Greenwood L
- Postcode
- LU5 4PW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the house and the local area
- Living conditions at the neighbouring property to the rear, 42 Kingsbury Avenue, with reference to the effect on outlook
What decided it
The proposed extensions would mirror the existing extensions at the neighbouring semi-detached property and maintain sufficient separation to avoid overbearing effects on the rear neighbour, thereby according with design and amenity policies.
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.
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