Planning appeal decision
4 Eaton Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7RP
Planning appeal 3326586 at 4 Eaton Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7RP (Bedford Borough Council) was allowed on 26 October 2023 by Inspector Benson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the two storey side extension would harm visual amenities or the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Bedford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Benson E
- Postcode
- MK42 7RP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the two storey side extension would harm visual amenities or the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed two storey side extension would not harm visual amenities or the character and appearance of the surrounding area and complies with the relevant design policies of the Bedford Borough Local Plan 2030.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28S (i and ii)Policy 29 (i and ii)Policy 30 (i and ii)Design codes E1 and E3
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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