68 Hookhams Lane, Renhold, BEDFORD, MK41 0JX

the enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of an additional storey

Authority: Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Allen K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether prior approval should be granted under Class AA considering the effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the dwellinghouse, including impacts on neighbouring premises and the locality
Whether prior approval should be granted under Class AA considering the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 66A and 70 Hookhams Lane with regard to overlooking and privacy

What decided it

The proposal would not cause harm to the external appearance of the host property or its surroundings, and would not unduly harm the amenity of neighbouring occupiers with regard to overlooking and privacy, thereby according with the relevant paragraphs of the GPDO Class AA procedure.

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