Planning appeal decision
113 , High Street, Meppershall , Bedfordshire , SG17 5LZ
Planning appeal 3328906 at 113 , High Street, Meppershall , Bedfordshire , SG17 5LZ (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 17 April 2024 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed part two storey side and rear extension on the character and appearance of the dwelling and street scene.
single storey front, side & rear extension, part two storey side and rear extension, loft extension and conversion
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- SG17 5LZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed part two storey side and rear extension on the character and appearance of the dwelling and street scene
- the effect of the proposed part two storey side and rear extension on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 115 High Street with particular regard to massing
What decided it
The material harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 115 High Street caused by the overbearing effect of the increased mass and closer proximity of the two-storey extension to the shared boundary outweighed any benefits of the proposal.
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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